Book of the Day #1: “Elf Dog and Owl Head”

Title: Elf Dog and Owl Head

Author: M.T. Anderson (previous winner of National Book Award)

Illustrator: Junyi Wu

Pub Date: October 8, 2024 (Trade Paper)

Summary: “From the singular imagination of National Book Award winner M. T. Anderson comes a magical adventure about a boy and his dog—or a dog and her boy—and a forest of wonders hidden in plain sight.”

Review: “Writing with his characteristic precision, Anderson melds the fantastic with the everyday. . . . A hilarious, heartfelt triumph.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Awards: Newbery Honor Book

Notes: Hardcover came out in 2023. Reading age is 8-12.

Elf Dog and Owl Head
  • Anderson, M. T. (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 240 Pages – 10/08/2024 (Publication Date) – Candlewick (Publisher)
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