by Jamie Michalak (Author), Frank Remkiewicz (Illustrator)
"Turtle Sparky enjoys the safety of his shell while giraffe Joe is up for any adventure. . . . Utterly charming." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Sparky is a turtle who likes to stay inside his shell. Joe is a giraffe who likes to stretch his neck and see the world. When a car appears one day at the famous cageless zoo where they live, the two set off on the ride of their lives, with Joe behind the wheel and Sparky hanging on for dear life. From the shopping mall to the car wash to the take-out burger joint, Joe and Sparky cause mayhem everywhere they go. Young readers will love sharing the road with this unlikely pair in a string of adventures that are by turns innocent, charming, and laugh-out-loud funny.
Author Biography
Jamie Michalak is a children's book editor and writer. She lives in Barrington, Rhode Island, with her husband and two sons. She does not have super driving skills.
Frank Remkiewicz has illustrated many books for children, including the
Piggy and Dad Brand New Readers and
Piggy and Dad Go Fishing. He lives on the Gulf Coast of Florida.
Number of Pages: 48
Dimensions: 0.3 x 8.9 x 6.1 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: April 09, 2013
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Joe and Sparky Get New Wheels
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 2.1
Point Value: 0.5
