Horns and Wrinkles

by Joseph Helgerson

Book Overview

How can you tell if a river's under a spell? River trolls, rock trolls, blue-wing fairies--the usual suspects. The stretch of the Mississippi where Claire lives has rumors of them all, not that she's... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0618616799
• ISBN13: 9780618616794
• Release Date: September 2006
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
• Length: 357 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.8" x 7.3"
• Age Range: 10 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 7

Customer Reviews

I keep getting this one for brithday parties

This was a gift for my 6 year old twins for Christmas and I have purchased about 5-6 more to give as gifts for their friends. A good fantasy tale without pink and purple fairies (though there is fairy dust), interesting characters and a compelling, quirky plot. My husband and I competed to see who would read with my daughters as it was a good read for us too.

An excellent fantasy adventure powered by strong characterization evolves.

Joseph Helgerson's HORNS & WRINKLES tells of a river possibly under a spell: Claire's uncertain of the rumors until her cousin takes a swim in it and sprouts a long horn. Can she solve the riddle of the changing waters and help him? An excellent fantasy adventure powered by strong characterization evolves.

A book to share!

I gave this book to my 11 yr. old niece and she read it in two nights. That, above all else, is a recommendation of the highest degree. She said it's the best book she's read in years! I'm going to give a try next myself.

Simply Wonderful

Horns and Wrinkles is simply a wonderful book for kids and adults alike. I haven't been this enchanted with a book in awhile. The personalities of the characters jump off the pages and make you feel like you are running along the Mississippi and experiencing the magic yourself. This book is a must read for anyone looking for a little magic.

Americana fantasy at its best!

The perfect read aloud to share or the perfect book for the fantasy fan in your life to cozy up with. Just great for middle grade readers who are looking for something other than Harry Potter . . . Joe Helgerson's language is spry, surprising, and a sheer delight. You must read this book!