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142 pp.
| Scholastic |
May, 2010 |
TradeISBN 978-0-545-11681-7$15.99
(3)
4-6Deadlies series.
Illustrated by
Stephen Gilpin.
When artistic Felix, a misunderstood--and, unfortunately, poisonous--brown recluse spider, is accidentally spotted, he and his family must flee their Symphony Hall home. They eventually settle at the Boston Public Library, where the family members can finally reveal themselves for what they are. Skillful storytelling and humorous black-and-white illustrations enhance this tale of an outsider's longing for self-fulfilment and quest for acceptance.