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Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated AdventuresWinner of the 2014 Newbery Medal Holy unanticipated occurrences A cynic meets an unlikely superhero in a genre breaking new novel by master storyteller Kate DiCamillo. It begins, as the best superhero stories do, with a tragic accident that has unexpected consequences. The squirrel never saw the vacuum cleaner coming, but self described cynic Flora Belle Buckman, who has read every issue of the comic book Terrible Things Can Happen to You , is just
Winner of the 2014 Newbery Medal Holy unanticipated occurrences A cynic meets an unlikely superhero in a genre-breaking new novel by master storyteller Kate DiCamillo. It begins, as the best superhero stories do, with a tragic accident that has unexpected consequences. The squirrel never saw the vacuum cleaner coming, but self-described cynic Flora Belle Buckman, who has read every issue of the comic book Terrible Things Can Happen to You , is just the right person to step in and save him. What neither can predict is that Ulysses (the squirrel) has been born anew, with powers of strength, flight, and misspelled poetry -- and that Flora will be changed too, as she discovers the possibility of hope and the promise of a capacious heart. From #1 New York Times best-selling author Kate DiCamillo comes a laugh-out-loud story filled with eccentric, endearing characters and featuring an exciting new format -- a novel interspersed with comic-style graphic sequences and full-page illustrations, all rendered in black-and-white by up-and-coming artist K. G. Campbell.Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Published: 09/24/2013
ISBN: 9780763660406
Pages: 240
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 8.29h x 6.20w x 0.84d
Award: Garden State Children's Book Awards - Nominee
Award: Buckeye Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: North Carolina Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award - Nominee
Award: Christopher Awards - Winner
Award: Nutmeg Book Award - Nominee
Award: Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: Kentucky Bluegrass Award - Nominee
Award: E.B. White Read Aloud Award - Winner
Award: Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Recommended
Award: Volunteer State Book Awards - Nominee
Award: Nene Award - Nominee
Award: Massachusetts Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: Midwest Booksellers' Choice Award - Winner
Award: Newbery Medal - Winner
Award: Bluebonnet Awards - Nominee
Award: National Book Awards - Nominee
Award: Young Reader's Choice Award - Nominee
Award: Parents Choice Awards (Fall) (2008-Up) - Gold Medal Winner
Award: Alabama Camellia Award - Nominee
Review Citations: Booklist 06/01/2013 pg. 74
Publishers Weekly 06/24/2013
Kirkus Reviews 07/01/2013 pg. 73
School Library Journal 08/01/2013 pg. 96
Kirkus Reviews Fall Preview 08/15/2013 pg. 39
Horn Book Magazine 09/01/2013 pg. 91
New York Times Book Review 09/15/2013 pg. 23
Shelf Awareness 09/24/2013
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 11/01/2013 pg. 147
PW Best Children's Books 11/11/2013 pg. 24
Kirkus Best Middle Grade Books 11/15/2013 pg. 73
SLJ's Best Books 12/01/2013 pg. 36
Shelf Awareness 12/13/2013
NY Times Notable Bks of Year 12/08/2013 pg. 35
Booklist Ed Choice Youth 01/01/2014 pg. 15
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2014 - Superior,Well Above Average
BookPage 10/01/2013
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 160221 / Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures
Reading Level: 4.3 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 5
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★★★★★ 5
Another awesome amazing wonderful Christian book
Format: Kindle
This is a very strong wonderful book. I am able to learn more about how to build and strengthen my relationship with God and Jesus. I also learned that Jesus has 50 Commandments and I was able to look this up. I am planning to write them down and follow The 50 Commandments of Jesus. I also learned more about the Witness, The Church Communities, The 144,000 Faithful, and how satan will try to destroy God children(us) and God planes. But we all know God win's. Matthew Robert Payne starts by telling us he is trying to give us a visual of how the end times may go. Everything Matthew Robert Payne talks about is in the bible and Matthew is giving us an example of how the end times could look like. I truly recommended this book. I recommend Matthew Robert Payne books because his books truly help you build your relationship with God Jesus, the Holy Spirit, the ArchAngel's, the Angel's, and the Saint's. I was not a person who likes to read Christian books. But when I became ready to build a relationship with God Jesus, the Holy Spirit, the ArchAngel's, the Angel's, and the Saint's plus I was lead by the Holy Spirit to wonderful authors like Matthew Robert Payne. I became a devoted follower of God Jesus and a person who loves to read Christian books in fact I read nothing but Christian books and enjoying my journey towards God and Jesus. I truly believe Matthew Robert Payne is a wonderful loving caring gentleman who only wants to help his brother's and sister's in Christ to be fulfilled in Christ, and walk like Jesus. So my recommendation is read this book and other wonderful loving caring Matthew Robert Payne books. I'm living proof that Matter Robert Payne books will change your life in a beautiful loving caring way and you will find yourself feeling God Jesus, the Holy Spirit, the Saint's, the ArchAngel's and the Angel's present's in your life. I'm a blessed Christian, wife, mother, family member, Child of God, and sister in Christ. God truly has his hands in Matthew Robert Payne life because he is a awesome amazing wonderful and truthful Christian Gentleman. God Bless
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Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2016
★★★★★ 5
Exciting and insightful revelation presented in an easy-to-read way.
Format: Kindle
Matthew Robert Payne shares his personal revelations, visions, and thoughts on the end times church, the two witnesses, the 144,000 and more with a spirit of integrity and humility. I really enjoyed reading about what God had revealed to him about the two witnesses, it was radical stuff, that was not even slightly on my radar, on in my personal understanding and was exciting and interesting to read. If you want to be a part of the end times church, this part of the book is essential reading. You'll gain insight into what will happen, what you need to do to be safe and how to be used as one of God's end-time harvesters. Learn about Matthew's interpretation of who is the 144,000.This book is a must-read. It will inspire you to start living set apart for Jesus right now where you are. Read the book now!
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Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2018
★★★★★ 4
An optimistic view of the endtimes
Format: Kindle
I like Matthew's writing style.For a subject as esoteric like Revelation, he makes it an easy read. I would have given it 5 stars if this was an audio but for some repetitious statements.
He brings to light the pivotal role of the two witnesses and the 144,000 in end-time harvest. It gives you an optimistic view of the future in keeping with the theme of the New Testament. A real blessing to the Bride waiting for the Groom. Maranatha!
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Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2017
★★★★★ 5
End times made (more) simple.
Format: Kindle
Matthew has taken a difficult topic and expanded on it based not only on the Word, but also based on visions, prophecy from others, and revelation knowledge from the Holy Spirit. He gives new ideas and strengthens old ones. For instance, I have always thought the two witnesses in Revelation are Enoch and Elijah because God took them (they did not die) and because man is appointed once to die. This was reinforced by this book, and I believe that it is a leading by the Holy Spirit within the critical framework of the Word. Its a short read and worth your time.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2016
★★★★★ 3
Good, but ...
Format: Kindle
Not quite what I was hoping for and not nearly as informative as his other books.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2018
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