The Sweetest Fig

Another provocative tale from two-time Caldecott Medalist Chris Van Allsburg. When an old woman gives Monsieur Bibot, a coldhearted dentist, two "very special" figs for pulling her tooth, he discovers the figs are truly magical, and plans to use their powers to his own advantage. But his dog, Marcel, has his own plan for the magical fruit. Full color.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Published: 10/25/1993
ISBN: 9780395673461
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.94lbs
Size: 11.34h x 8.76w x 0.35d
Award: Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award - Winner

Review Citations: Booklist 10/01/1993 pg. 343
School Library Journal 11/01/1993 pg. 110
Booklist Ed Choice Youth 01/01/1994 pg. 871
ALA Notable Children's Books 01/01/1994 pg. 1352
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/1993 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Publishers Weekly 08/30/1993

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 8679 / Sweetest Fig
Reading Level: 3.7 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5