by Lisa Wheeler (Author), Frank Ansley (Illustrator)
Turk's parents are proud of him, the biggest, strongest, most graceful bird at Wishbone Farm. "He's a dancer," says his mother. "He's an athlete," says his father. "He's a goner," says his little brother, Runt.
But no one ever listens to Runt -- even after people with seasonal plans and roasting pans begin showing up at Wishbone Farm, or even after the juiciest turkeys are chosen, one by one. "Chosen for what?" Turk asks. No one wants to hear Runt's answer. But you will laugh at what he has to do to get his family's attention. They are, after all, turkeys.
Author Biography
Lisa Wheeler has written many books for children, including The Pet Project, illustrated by Zachariah OHora; Spinster Goose, illustrated by Sophie Blackall; and People Don't Bite People and People Share with People, both illustrated by Molly Idle. She lives with her family in Addison, Michigan. Visit her online at LisaWheelerBooks.com.
Frank Ansley has illustrated four other books by Lisa Wheeler:
Turk and Runt (starred in
Booklist), Wool Gathering (starred in
Publishers Weekly), and the first two books in the Fitch & Chip series,
New Pig in Town and
When Pigs Fly. Mr. Ansley and his wife, Pat, live in St. Helena, California.
Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.12 x 12.2 x 9.48 IN
Publication Date: October 01, 2005
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Turk and Runt
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 2.8
Point Value: 0.5
