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The Five Forms

by Barbara McClintock   |  Ages 7-10
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Martial arts unleashes wild creatures in home.

"If you're looking for a unique and adventurous children's book, 'The Five Forms' is the perfect read. This book takes readers on a wild ride as a young girl attempts martial arts poses from a mysterious book and unleashes a series of real animals into her home. The story has a great message about bravery and taking responsibility for your actions. Barbara McClintock's beautiful illustrations bring the story to life and make it a joy to read with children."

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Five Forms

by Barbara McClintock   |  Ages 7-10
$5.90 Now $3.90 Save 34%
ISBN: 9781626722163
Authors: Barbara McClintock
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Date of Publication: 2017-10-03
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Picture Books, Young Readers
Related Topics: Animals, Fantasy, Adventure
Goodreads rating: 3.71
(rated by 234 readers)

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Award-winning author-illustrator Barbara McClintock’s meticulous research and vibrant watercolor illustrations breathe life into this frenzied, fictionalized exploration of China’s ancient Five Forms.When a young girl finds a mysterious, discarded book of martial arts poses, she ignores the warning printed in bold inside its cover: DO NOT ATTEMPT THESE FORMS WITHOUT AN EXPERIENCED TEACHER! She decides to attempt them herself . . . but is shocked to find that doing so conjures real animals right into her home! The chaos escalates as she releases a leopard, a snake, and a dragon, each creature larger and more destructive than the last. It is only once she manages the fifth and final form that things return to normal. But will she be able to clean up the mess she’s created before her mother returns home?A New York City Public Library Notable Best Book for Kids
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This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.

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We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.

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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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Martial arts unleashes wild creatures in home.

"If you're looking for a unique and adventurous children's book, 'The Five Forms' is the perfect read. This book takes readers on a wild ride as a young girl attempts martial arts poses from a mysterious book and unleashes a series of real animals into her home. The story has a great message about bravery and taking responsibility for your actions. Barbara McClintock's beautiful illustrations bring the story to life and make it a joy to read with children."

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.