Egg Marks The Spot (#2 Skunk And Badger)

Description

Roommates Skunk and Badger head out on a rock-finding expedition that becomes much more dangerous than they ever expected in this second book of the odd-couple series that has been compared to Wallace and Gromit and Winnie-the-Pooh. Newbery Honor author Amy Timberlake has created an instant classic with illustrations by Caldecott Medalist Jon Klassen (I Want My Hat Back, Pax). Winnie-the-Pooh meets Wallace Gromit in a fresh take on a classic odd-couple friendship. Buried in the heart of every animal is a secret treasure. For rock scientist Badger, it's the Spider Eye Agate he found as a cub, stolen years ago by his crafty cousin. For Badger's roommate, Skunk, the treasure is Sundays with the New Yak Times Book Review. When an old acquaintance announces his plan to come for the Book Review as soon as it thumps on the doorstep, Skunk decides an adventure will solve Badger's problems as well as his own. Together they set off on an agate-finding expedition at Endless Lake. But all is not as it seems at Campsite #5. Badger's cousin appears unexpectedly. Then a chicken arrives who seems intent on staying. Something is up! Secrets, betrayals, lies ... and a luminous, late-Jurassic prize.

Reviews

PRAISE FOR THE SKUNK AND BADGER SERIES 'A splendid entry in the odd-couple genre ... Exceptionally sweet.' Kirkus Reviews, starred review 'It's a treasure of a book that promises future misadventures from your new favorite odd couple.' Booklist, starred review 'Art by Caldecott Medalist Klassen offers Wind in the Willows wistfulness. Gleeful, onomatopoeic prose by Newbery Honoree Timberlake, meanwhile, keeps readers engaged through laugh-out-loud repetition ... Frog and Toad-like in nuance and tenor.' Publishers Weekly, starred review

Author description

Amy Timberlake's novels for young readers have received a Newbery Honor, an Edgar Award, a Golden Kite Award, and the China Times Best Book Award. She grew up in Hudson, Wisconsin, but now calls Chicago home. She is a graduate of Mount Holyoke College and holds an MA in English and Creative Writing from the University of Illinois. You can find her walking on Chicago's Lakefront Trail on cool, crisp fall days. Jon Klassen is a Canadian-born author/illustrator. His books include I Want My Hat Back; This Is Not My Hat, winner of the Caldecott Medal; We Found a Hat; and The Skull. Jon is also the illustrator of Sam and Dave Dig a Hole by Mac Barnett and The Dark by Lemony Snicket, among many others. He is a member of the Order of Canada in recognition of his contributions to children's literature. He currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife and two sons.