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About The Book
When a little boy’s prized toy airplane lands on a rooftop, he makes several rescue attempts before devising an unexpected solution.
Rendered in sepia tones and exemplifying a touching message, this wordless story is gracefully open to interpretation, containing a seed of wisdom for every reader.
Rendered in sepia tones and exemplifying a touching message, this wordless story is gracefully open to interpretation, containing a seed of wisdom for every reader.
About The Illustrator
Writer and illustrator Mark Pett has practiced his craft in Philadelphia, Prague, the Mississippi Delta, and Cambridge, Massachusetts. In addition to illustrating several books, Mark is the “authorstrator” of The Boy and the Airplane and The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes. He is also the creator of the syndicated comic strips Mr. Lowe and Lucky Cow. He lives in Salt Lake City. Visit him at MarkPett.com.
Product Details
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers (April 1, 2013)
- Length: 40 pages
- ISBN13: 9781442451230
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Awards and Honors
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- Book Cover Image (jpg): The Boy and the Airplane Hardcover 9781442451230(3.4 MB)
- Author Photo (jpg): Mark Pett (c) Mark Pett(0.1 MB)
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