

Genuinely funny dialogue helps move the brief chapters along, and Gilpin's lively black-and-white drawings provide an animated accompaniment.

successfully spun tale."- Kirkus Reviews, Praise for The Deadlies: Felix Takes the Stage "Humor and action seamlessly blend as these arachnids struggle for survival. Genuinely funny dialogue helps move the brief chapters along, and Gilpin's lively black-and white drawings provide an animated accompaniment. This nicely designed chapter book features appealing characters facing dangers with courage but searching for something more in their lives than either swashbuckling adventure or cozy domesticity.", Praise for The Deadlies: Felix Takes the Stage "Humor and action seamlessly blend as these arachnids struggle for survival. Genuinely funny dialogue helps move the brief chapters along, and Gilpin's lively black-and-white drawings provide an animated accompaniment."From Booklist:"Gilpin's many drawings have plenty of energy, action, and easy-to-read emotional content. Vivid characters, from the theatrical godspider Fat Cat to the pompous orb weaver Oliphant Uxbridge, make up the clever supporting cast. From Kirkus:"Humor and action seamlessly blend as these arachnids struggle for survival.
