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| Thunder Boy Jr. |
| Author(s): Alexie, Sherman |
| Illustrator(s): Morales, Yuyi |
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| List Price: $18.99 |
| Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
| Imprint: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
| ISBN: 031601372 or 978031601372 |
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Descriptions and Reviews
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| From New York Times bestselling author She ... |
 | From New York Times bestselling author Sherman Alexie and Caldecott Honor winning Yuyi Morales comes a striking and beautifully illustrated picture book celebrating the special relationship between father and son.
Thunder Boy Jr. wants a normal name...one that's all his own. Dad is known as big Thunder, but little thunder doesn't want to share a name. He wants a name that celebrates something cool he's done like Touch the Clouds, Not Afraid of Ten Thousand Teeth, or Full of Wonder.
But just when Little Thunder thinks all hope is lost, dad picks the best name...Lightning! Their love will be loud and bright, and together they will light up the sky.
>hrSherman Alexie is one of the most well-known and beloved literary writers of his generation. His works of fiction, including The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, Reservation Blues, and The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven, have received numerous awards and citations. He lives in Seattle. Like Thunder Boy Jr., Sherman was named for his father.
Since migrating to the United States from Mexico in 1994, Yuyi Morales has created some of our most celebrated children's books, including Niño Wrestles the World, Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez, and many others. She is the winner of several awards, including a Pura Belpré Medal and a Caldecott Honor for Viva Frida. Yuyi divides her time between Mexico and California.
>hr<A New York Times Notable Children's Book of the YearA NYPL Best Book of the YearA Publishers Weekly Best Book of the YearA Boston Globe-Horn Book Picture Book Honor Book of the YearTime Top 10 Children's Book of the YearA Washington Post Best Children's Book of the YearAn Amazon Best Children's Book of the Year
>hr<"Together [Sherman and Morales] deliver a story that feels both modern and timeless, a joyous portrait of one boy's struggle to (literally) make a name for himself in the world."—The New York Times Book Review>hr<* "An enchanting and humorous picture book....This has all of the qualities of a classic story like Goodnight Moon and is destined to be a modern classic, with youngsters wanting repeated readings."—School Library Journal, starred review>hr<* "Even if little one don't pick up on the cultural significance, they'll be entranced by the brilliant illustrations and Thunder Boy's rollicking determination to branch out on his own."—Booklist, starred review>hr<* "Echoes of Alexie's The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian resonate in this vibrant first-person tale....Thunder Boy's energy is irresistible, as is this expansive portrait of a Native American family."—Publishers Weekly, starred review>hr<* "Despite the dad-pleasing message, the book is too funny and real to veer into parental self-congratulation, and Morales's illustrations give great life and specificity to Thunder Boy's Lightning's family."—Horn Book, starred review>hr<* "An expertly crafted, soulful, and humorous work that tenderly explores identity, culture, and the bond between father and son."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review>hr<* "Alexie demonstrates his familiar gift for storytelling, using seemingly uncomplicated language to tell a layered and emotional story that retains tension despite being full of love. Even with this boy's complaint, this is a joyous portrait of a family."—The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review |
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Alternative Editions
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| Thunder Boy Jr.; by Alexie, Sherman; Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
| Thunder Boy Jr. 8c Solid Floor Display CTB; by Alexie, Sherman; Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
| Thunder Boy Jr. 8c Solid Floor Display CTB; by Alexie, Sherman; Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
| Thunder Boy Jr. Signed 8c Solid Floor Display - Indies; by Alexie, Sherman; Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
| Thunder Boy Jr. Signed 8c Solid Floor Display - Indies; by Alexie, Sherman; Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
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Other Books by this Author
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| Absolutely True Diary - 10 Copy Prepack (Carton of 10 Autographed Copies); by Alexie, Sherman; little, brown books for young readers, Little, Brown Young Readers |
| Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 12-Copy Solid Floor Display; by Sherman Alexie; little, brown books for young readers, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
| The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian; by Alexie, Sherman; Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
| The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian; by Alexie, Sherman; Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
| The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian; by Alexie, Sherman; Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
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| The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian; by Alexie, Sherman; Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
| The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian; by Alexie, Sherman; Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
| The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian (10th Anniversary Edition); by Alexie, Sherman; Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
| The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 10th Anniversary Edition; by Alexie, Sherman; Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
| The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 10th Anniversary Edition; by Alexie, Sherman; Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
| The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian (10th Anniversary Edition); by Alexie, Sherman; Hachette Audio, Little, Brown Young Readers |
| The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian (10th Anniversary Edition); by Alexie, Sherman; Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
| The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian (10th Anniversary Edition) Signed 5c Solid Counter Displ; by Alexie, Sherman; Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
| The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian (10th Anniversary Edition) Signed 5c Solid Counter Displ; by Alexie, Sherman; Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
| The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Collector's Edition; by Alexie, Sherman; Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
| The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Collector's Edition; by Alexie, Sherman; Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
| Blasphemy; by Alexie, Sherman; Grove/Atlantic, Inc., Grove Press |
| Blasphemy; by Alexie, Sherman; Grove/Atlantic, Inc., Grove Press |
| The Business of Fancydancing; by Alexie, Sherman; Hanging Loose Press, Hanging Loose Press |
| The Business of Fancydancing; by Alexie, Sherman; Hanging Loose Press, Hanging Loose Press |
| The Business of Fancydancing: The Screenplay; by Alexie, Sherman; Hanging Loose Press, Hanging Loose Press |
| The Business of Fancydancing: The Screenplay; by Alexie, Sherman; Hanging Loose Press, Hanging Loose Press |
| Face; by Alexie, Sherman; Hanging Loose Press, Hanging Loose Press |
| Face; by Alexie, Sherman; Hanging Loose Press, Hanging Loose Press |
| First Indian on the Moon; by Alexie, Sherman; Hanging Loose Press, Hanging Loose Press |
| First Indian on the Moon; by Alexie, Sherman; Hanging Loose Press, Hanging Loose Press |
| Flight; by Alexie, Sherman; Grove/Atlantic, Inc., Grove Press, Black Cat |
| Indian Killer; by Alexie, Sherman; Grove/Atlantic, Inc., Grove Press |
| The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven; by Alexie, Sherman; Grove/Atlantic, Inc., Grove Press |
| The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven (20th Anniversary Edition); by Alexie, Sherman; Grove/Atlantic, Inc., Grove Press |
| Lone Ranger & Tonto Fistfighting; by Alexie, Sherman; Random House UK, Minerva |
| Old Shirts & New Skins; by Alexie, Sherman; UCLA American Indian Studies Center, UCLA American Indian Studies Center |
| One Stick Song; by Alexie, Sherman; Hanging Loose Press, Hanging Loose Press |
| One Stick Song; by Alexie, Sherman; Hanging Loose Press, Hanging Loose Press |
| Reservation Blues; by Alexie, Sherman; Grove/Atlantic, Inc., Grove Press |
| Smoke Signals; by Alexie, Sherman; University Of Minnesota Press, Univ Of Minnesota Press |
| The Summer of Black Widows; by Alexie, Sherman; Hanging Loose Press, Hanging Loose Press |
| The Summer of Black Widows; by Alexie, Sherman; Hanging Loose Press, Hanging Loose Press |
| Ten Little Indians; by Alexie, Sherman; Grove/Atlantic, Inc., Grove Press |
| The Toughest Indian in the World; by Alexie, Sherman; Grove/Atlantic, Inc., Grove Press |
| War Dances; by Alexie, Sherman; Grove/Atlantic, Inc., Grove Press |
| War Dances; by Alexie, Sherman; Grove/Atlantic, Inc., Grove Press |
| What I've Stolen, What I've Earned; by Alexie, Sherman; Hanging Loose Press, Hanging Loose Press |
| What I've Stolen, What I've Earned; by Alexie, Sherman; Hanging Loose Press, Hanging Loose Press |
| You Don't Have to Say You Love Me; by Alexie, Sherman; Little, Brown and Company, Little, Brown and Company |
| You Don't Have to Say You Love Me; by Alexie, Sherman; Hachette Audio, Little, Brown & Company |
| You Don't Have to Say You Love Me; by Alexie, Sherman; Little, Brown and Company, Little, Brown and Company |
| You Don't Have to Say You Love Me; by Alexie, Sherman; Little, Brown and Company, Little, Brown and Company |
| You Don't Have to Say You Love Me; by Alexie, Sherman; Little, Brown and Company, Little, Brown and Company |
| You Don't Have to Say You Love Me; by Alexie, Sherman; Little, Brown and Company, Little, Brown and Company |
| You Don't Have to Say You Love Me; by Alexie, Sherman; Hachette Audio, Little, Brown & Company |
| You Don't Have to Say You Love Me; by Alexie, Sherman; Little, Brown and Company, Back Bay Books |
| You Don't Have to Say You Love Me; by Alexie, Sherman; Little, Brown and Company, Little, Brown and Company |
| You Don't Have to Say You Love Me; by Alexie, Sherman; Little, Brown and Company, Back Bay Books |
| You Don't Have to Say You Love Me (Carton of 10 Signed Copies CONFIRMED); by Alexie, Sherman; Little, Brown and Company, Little, Brown and Company |
| You Don't Have to Say You Love Me (Carton of 10 Signed Copies CONFIRMED); by Alexie, Sherman; Little, Brown and Company, Little, Brown and Company |
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