Crickwing
by:
Janell Cannon (author)
Crickwing never set out to be a bully--he wanted only to create his art in peace. But the little cockroach is an easy target for the bigger creatures in the forest. In his frustration he decides to even the score by bullying the leafcutter ants. They're just so easy to pick on. Big mistake....
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Crickwing never set out to be a bully--he wanted only to create his art in peace. But the little cockroach is an easy target for the bigger creatures in the forest. In his frustration he decides to even the score by bullying the leafcutter ants. They're just so easy to pick on. Big mistake. Nobody angers the leafcutter queen and gets away with it.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780152050610 (0152050612)
Publish date: May 1st 2005
Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers
Pages no: 48
Edition language: English
Comparatively slight, this story of a cockroach with a broken wing and a flair for food preparation is heartwarming and sweet. Cannon explores the nature of bullying in a particularly subtle way, and ties it all up with a multi-species bow at the end. Doesn't stand up to her earlier work, in my opin...
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