Meteor!

By Patricia Polacco | Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group

About the book

The meteor that crash lands in the middle of Grandma and Grandpa Gaw's yard sets off a chain of events that brings magic to the residents of Mudsock Meadow. A remarkable true-life event comes alive in this reissue of Patricia Polacco's very first picture book.'Based on a true event, this enchanting book overwhelmingly expresses the magic that suddenly pervades a small town, from the funny, folksy way the story is told to the imaginative, full-color illustrations.' ?Publishers Weekly'Polacco's full-color pictures are completely in tandem with the tellingE' ?Booklist (starred review)

Editions of Meteor!

Hardcover
ISBN 9780399216992
Hardcover
ISBN 9780399233845
Paperback
ISBN 9780399224072
Paperback
ISBN 9780698114104
Paperback
ISBN 9780396089100

Read an Excerpt

The meteor that crash lands in the middle of Grandma and Grandpa Gaw's yard sets off a chain of events that brings magic to the residents of Mudsock Meadow. A remarkable true-life event comes alive in this reissue of Patricia Polacco's very first picture book.'Based on a true event, this enchanting book overwhelmingly expresses the magic that suddenly pervades a small town, from the funny, folksy way the story is told to the imaginative, full-color illustrations.' ?Publishers Weekly'Polacco's full-color pictures are completely in tandem with the tellingE' ?Booklist (starred review)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Meteor! about?

The meteor that crash lands in the middle of Grandma and Grandpa Gaw's yard sets off a chain of events that brings magic to the residents of Mudsock Meadow. A remarkable true-life event comes alive in this reissue of Patricia Polacco's very first picture book.'Based on a true event, this enchanting book overwhelmingly expresses the magic that suddenly pervades a small town, from the funny, folksy way the story is told to the imaginative, full-color illustrations.' ?Publishers Weekly'Polacco's full-color pictures are completely in tandem with the tellingE' ?Booklist (starred review)

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Meteor!?

Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories

Where can I read a sample of Meteor!?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780399216992

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Meteor!?

Patricia Polacco

Who is the Publisher of the book Meteor!?

Penguin Young Readers Group

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Meteor! is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780399216992) and hardcover(ISBN 9780399233845) and paperback(ISBN 9780399224072) and paperback(ISBN 9780698114104) and paperback(ISBN 9780396089100)

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