The Very Persistent Gappers of Frip
Readers rate it 4.2 (19 on Hardcover)
Released 2006 · McSweeney's
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This is a whimsical parable by acclaimed author George Saunders about a village working together to solve a problem caused by mysterious creatures. The story emphasizes community, neighborliness, and creative problem-solving with minimal content concerns. It's best suited for readers comfortable with mild fantastical threat and allegory.
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A novel set in the seaside village of Frip follows the adventures of a community plagued by gappers--orange sea creatures that cover the villages goats and prevent them from giving milk. Ages 8-9. A novel set in the seaside village of Frip follows the adventures of a community plagued by gappers--orange sea creatures that cover the villages goats and prevent them from giving milk. Ages 8-9.
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- Goats
- Fantasy
- Young Adult
- Diseases
- Juvenile fiction
- Neighborliness
- Children's fiction
- Fantasy fiction
- Parables
- Neighbors
- Girls, fiction
- Monsters
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ISBN 9781932416374 · McSweeney's