Erik blegvad was born in denmark and studied at the school of applied arts in copenhagen. As an adult, i read the sequel, the whisper of glocken but i didnt like it as much. This novel of the minnipins is an unusual, but very enjoyable story. Carol seeger siggy kendall was an american writer of childrens books. The gammage cup book by carol kendall 8 available editions. A novel of the minnipins carol kendall, erik blegvad on. Jun 09, 2012 this quote is a sample of the whimsical writing youll find in carol kendall s wonderful fantasy tale, the gammage cup. I loved the book when i was a child and i still do. A novel of the minnipins by carol kendall, erik blegvad 015202493x 9780152024932 a gently used book at a great low price. If youre a fan of the lord of the rings and the hobbit, you will love this simple take on a similar history of a middleearth world.
A handful of minnipins, a sober and sedate people, rise up against the periods, the leading family of an isolated mountain valley, and are exiled to a mountain where they discover that the ancient enemies of their people are preparing to attack. Sep 15, 2011 one was carol kendall s the gammage cup. Though i didnt know it at the time, the gammage cup was. She has received the newbery honor, ohioana award, parents. The gammage cup carol kendall a novel of the minnipins make an offer. Well, i really had no choice once she gifted me a copy.
February 2000, turtleback books distributed by demco media. The gammage cup by carol kendall is a book ive always known about. In the land between the mountains, the small minnipins have lived for hundreds of years in blissful ignorance of the world beyond the sunset mountains. The gammage cup by carol kendall, 1959, harcourt, brace edition, in english 1st. My copy has the cover on the right, but the newer versions just dont have the same feel to me. The gammage cup by carol kendall reading guidebook club. Gammage cup carol kendalls tales of the minnipins paperback. The gammage cup has 8 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Aug 21, 2019 some of the names of the places, too, is hilarious. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site.
Feb 28, 2000 carol kendall 19172012 was born in in bucyrus, ohio, and lived much of her life there. The gammage cup by carol kendall read by christina moore. I love that the main characters choose to determinedly and optimistically forge ahead despite adversity. Carol kendall s witty, epic tales about the race of people called the minnipins are now available as odysseyharcourt young classics. As the story opens, a female minnipin named muggles yes, muggles, j. The gammage cup is the story of the minnipins, a nice little folk who live in the protective circle of the mountains.
When carol kendall was twentynine, she published her first book. The gammage cup by carol kendall 2000, paperback for. It was first published in 1959 in the united kingdom as the minnipins and in the united states as the gammage cup. It is one of my sisters favorite books and one shes always been trying to get me to read. The rising tide caused by the phenomenal success of j. Juvenile fiction fantasy muggles blegvad the gammage cup. One of the oddest cases is perhaps carol kendall, and her book the gammage cup. The gammage cup is a childrens book by carol kendall. The gammage cup is such a bright, warm, joyful book especially because the warmth and cheer comes through hardship, danger, and relational strife.
Christina moore a handful of minnipins, a sober and sedate people, rise up against the periods, the leading family of an isolated mountain valley, and are exiled to a mountain where they discover that the ancient. Erik blegvad a handful of minnipins, a sober and sedate people, rise up against the periods, the leading family of an isolated mountain valley, and are exiled to a mountain where they discover that the ancient. The gammage cup is full of wit, song, natural beauty, thoughtprovoking ideas, and excitement. Now a new generation of readers can thrill to the adventures of the tiny folk who become mighty heroes. Kendall wrote several books, including a sequel but the gammage cup is her most famous work. And if you didnt like tolkiens bestsellers, you can still appreciate kendall s creativity and her wit. The gammage cup minnipins, book 2 by carol kendall book cover, description, publication history. A book about a few citizens of an imaginary village who dare to question some longheld but false beliefs in the community, and are ostracized as a result. Grades 46 this is one of the few books i have clear memories of from when i first read it. Newbery honor book, 1960 a handful of minnipins, a sober and sedate people, rise up against the periods, the leading family of an isolated mountain valley, and are exiled to a mountain where they discover that the ancient enemies of their people are preparing to attack. Carol kendall 19172012 was born in in bucyrus, ohio, and lived much of her life there.
Last night when i couldnt sleep, i reread one of my favorite books, the gammage cup by carol kendall. Juvenile fiction fantasy muggles blegvad the gammage cup carol kendall signed dj ebay. She was the author of more than half a dozen muchloved novels for young readers, including the gammage cup, a newbury honor book, and its sequel, the whisper of glocken. Carol kendalls witty, epic tales about the race of people called the minnipins are now available. It was first published in 1959 in the united kingdom as the minnipins and in the united states as the. Jan 01, 20 the gammage cup is full of wit, song, natural beauty, thoughtprovoking ideas, and excitement. Rowlings harry potter books has indeed lifted the boats of many writers of childrens fantasy.
Feb 28, 2000 carol kendall s witty, epic tales about the race of people called the minnipins are now available as odysseyharcourt young classics. Well, middle schoolish homeschoolers dont really have grades if i recall correctly, it was the first selection in a monthly kids book club in my homeschool group. Carol seeger siggy kendall september, 1917 july 28, 2012 was an american writer of childrens books. The human inhabitants called minnipins live quiet, simple lives in ordinary villages located in a land of plenty, the land between the mountains. She has since written more than a half dozen muchloved books for young readers. It tells the story of a race of little people called the minnipins who, despite inner divisions, must unite to defend their village and the valley in which they live against an evil race of humanoid creatures called the mushrooms or hairless ones. It was later republished by scholastic in november 1991 and by harcourt in 2000. She has received the newbery honor, ohioana award, parents choice award, and the mythopoeic society aslan award. I have read it three times personally, and i have read it one time to my kids, all younger than 6, and they already want to read it again. The gammage cup by carol kendall, erik blegvad, elizabeth. The gammage cup carol kendall novel of the minnipins ebay. The original interior illustrations by erik blegvad. A novel of the minnipins by carol kendall, erik blegvad. This book is hardbound in green cloth, with black stamping to the spine, in a nice dust jacket with light soiling, light toning to the edges, and edgewear.
The gammage cup by carol kendall the gammage cup is a delightful little story of the minnipins who live in the land between the mountains and find their sleepy, comfortable life shaken in two ways, with the announcement that one of the towns will have the honor of housing the coveted gammage cup and by the discovery. The characters are interesting, the setting is unique and detailed, the unexpected is always just around the corner, and the irony is sometimes very biting. The gammage cup, by carol kendall, was a fun read with an undercurrent of a realistic message. The gammage cup by carol kendall the gammage cup is a delightful little story of the minnipins who live in the land between the mountains and find their sleepy, comfortable life shaken in two ways, with the announcement that one of the towns will have the honor of housing the coveted gammage cup and by the discovery that their sanctuary is soon to be attacked by the mushrooms. The gammage cup by carol kendall and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Feb 17, 2019 i have fond memories of the gammage cup from my middle school years. The gammage cup, by carol seeger kendall book, 1985. May 17, 2019 the gammage cup by carol kendall, 1959, harcourt, brace edition, in english 1st. Buy a cheap copy of the gammage cup book by carol kendall. May 05, 2010 the gammage cup by carol kendall suggested reading level.
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