The Abominables

The Abominables

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Renowned literary great Eva Ibbotson delivers a final novel in her classic, much-loved style. A previously unpublished work from this favorite author, The Abominables follows a family of yetis who are forced, by tourism, to leave their home in the Himalayas and make their way across Europe to a possible new home. Siblings Con and Ellen shepherd the yetis along their eventful journey, with the help of Perry, a good-natured truck driver. Through a mountain rescue in the Alps and a bullfight in Spain, the yetis at last find their way to an ancestral estate in EnglandÂ—only to come upon a club of voracious hunters who have set their sights on the most exotic prey of all: the Abominable Snowmen.
Briskly funny and full of incident, The Abominables is vintage Ibbotson. With unforgettable characters and thoughtful messages about the environment and advocacy, itâ€™s a generous last gift to her many devoted fans.

Praise for The Abominables
STARRED REVIEWS
"A satiric farewell from a favorite author."
--Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"A memorable finale to a treasured body of work."
--Publishers Weekly, starred review

"The novel is full of whimsy, charm, and sly humor. The yetis will tug at readersâ€™ heartstrings and make them laugh. The writing is lean, witty, and subtle. Ibbotson manages to touch on ethical messages of human rights, advocacy, and environmentalism without being obvious."
--School Library Journal

"The writing is skillful, precise, and frequently funny, and it offers an effective counterbalance to some of the storyâ€™s more serious social criticism..."
--Bulletin of The Center for Childrenâ€™s Books

"Readers will enjoy Ibbotson's final book."
--Library Media Connection

Country	USA
Author	Eva Ibbotson
Binding	Hardcover
Brand	Brand: Harry N. Abrams
EAN	9781419707896
Feature	Used Book in Good Condition
ISBN	1419707892
Label	Harry N. Abrams
Manufacturer	Harry N. Abrams
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	272
PublicationDate	2013-10-08
Publisher	Harry N. Abrams
ReleaseDate	2013-10-08
Studio	Harry N. Abrams

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