further heighten the story’s charm and humor. “Timberlake creates an irresistible mix of high stakes, laugh-out-loud moments, and truly unexpected plot twists. Klassen’s artwork, meanwhile, continues to awe with its wistfulness. As wonderful as Important Rock Work.” Even as its often fantastical premise careens over the edge (and thrillingly so), the series’ titular duo keep it grounded thanks to Timberlake’s clear admiration for these characters and their quirks. “Leaning heavily on its delightfully whimsical qualities, Book 2 of Timberlake and Klassen’s endearing series also boasts a whole lot of heart, perhaps even more so than its predecessor.

and a luminous, late-Jurassic prize.Ī Shelf Awareness Best Children's Book of 2021Ī Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2021

Then a chicken arrives who seems intent on staying. Something is up! They set off on an agate-finding expedition at Badger’s favorite spot on Endless Lake.īut all is not as it seems at Campsite #5. Hedgehog, announces his plan to come for the Book Review as soon as it thumps on the doorstep, Skunk decides an adventure will solve Badger’s problems as well as his own. For Badger’s roommate, Skunk, the treasure is Sundays with the New Yak Times Book Review. For rock scientist Badger, it’s the Spider Eye Agate he found as a cub, stolen years ago by his crafty cousin, Fisher. Kids will love this one, as will anyone who gets hold of it.Newbery Honor author Amy Timberlake returns with a follow-up to the bestselling, award-winning Skunk and Badger. With illustrations by Caldecott medalist Jon Klassen, this new adventure begins as Skunk and Badger head out on a rock-finding expedition, finding surprises behind every boulder.īuried in the heart of every animal is a secret treasure. The delightful illustrations by Jon Klassen are a nice addition to the story.

Is it too late to make things right?Īmy Timberlake has written a laugh-out-loud funny book for younger middle graders that puts a fresh spin on the old trope of learning the importance of friendship. But soon Badger realizes that he misses Skunk and the chickens and the mess. But he’s surprised when Skunk shows up and says that Aunt Lula said he could also stay in the house.īadger is not happy, and he gets more unhappy as Skunk cooks delicious but messy food, takes over the box room, invites 100 chickens in for story hour, and then does what skunks do. He has a room to sleep in, a kitchen to keep his cold cereal and milk in (that is all he eats), a room to keep his boxes in, and a room to do him very important rock work in. He lives in a big house loaned to him by his aunt.

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