"Jules and her dog, who she calls Penny, explore the nearby forest, which they soon learn is enchanted. Typically for Pinkwater, what follows is both hilarious and surprising. Surprising even though I have been a Pinkwater fan for decades. Jules, Penny & the Rooster did not disappoint . I had a great time reading it!" --Mel Gilden, author of The Fifth Grade Monster books, Dr. Big , and The Coincidence Couch "Middle schooler Jules wins a collie in a newspaper contest. Hardly have the two bonded than they meet several creatures in the nearby woodland: a handsome rooster, a friendly if ''pretty spectacularly ugly'' witch, some dazzling tiny fairies, and a few other reclusive residents. Jules learns that the woods are about to lose the spell that has kept them protected from the outside world.
It seems that a collector of magical artifacts has stolen a vital talisman called the Wise Old Turtle for his private museum. Sure, there''s a prophecy that a sacred rooster, a magic wolf named Hakawakamaka, and who knows, maybe a girl, will help save the forest--but how? Where there''s a will, there''s a way, or so the saying goes, and this snappy ''girl and her dog'' story zigzags toward a satisfactory resolution. What will stand out for readers is the intimate connection between the doughty narrator and her equally resourceful canine companion. ''The big thing,'' Jules writes, ''is how we loved each other, totally and completely, also right away and from the beginning.'' Characters'' races and ethnicities aren''t mentioned. Fetching and folkloric." -- Kirkus "The main thing is, you don''t have to be a student of Medieval science to absorb the themes of transcendence and astral signposts provided in this great man''s work. Just read it like an eleven-year-old.
In fact, that probably makes it better." -- Green Man Review "A pure delight. It might be illegal for Daniel Pinkwater to keep getting better with every book, but he''s done it again. This is his funniest, loveliest story yet. We are lucky to have him." --Christopher Farnsworth, author of Reunion "With its perfect blend of fantasy and everyday wonders, J ules, Penny & the Rooster is a read-aloud/read-alone treasure sure to please kids and adults alike. Pinkwater fans will be squealing over this one." --Kathy Ceceri, author of the STEAM series Praise for Daniel Pinkwater "Daniel Pinkwater is so obviously the funniest writer of children''s books that he should be made a Living National Treasure.
" -- Washington Post Book World "I do believe that Daniel Pinkwater is my favorite writer, living or dead." --Cory Doctorow, author of Little Brother "A life-changing force in the life of a reader." -- Tor.com "The most perfect manufacturer of weird and absurd stories." -- Foreword "Daniel Pinkwater helped to shape me as a storyteller and his books have delighted generations of young readers." --Charlie Jane Anders, author of The City in the Middle of the Night On Adventures of a Dwergish Girl "A Pinkwater whirlwind in all its glory." -- Booklist "Captivating, cool and crazy! This story is an inspiration to us all: Be brave. Have adventures.
" --Sam Lloyd, author of Mr. Pusskins "A dazzling adventure, complete with android Redcoats, urban magic, and of course, the very best pizza New York City has to offer." --Susan Vaught, author of Footer Davis Probably Is Crazy On Crazy in Poughkeepsie " Crazy in Poughkeepsie is a ludicrous romp reminiscent of the Muppets!" --Beth Cato, author of The Clockwork Dagger "The writing is superb, with snappy dialogue and excellent description." -- Seattle Book Review "As always, it''s wickedly funny." -- Locus.