The True Meaning of Crumbfest [Paperback]

David Weale (Author), Dale McNevin (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 1999

The True Meaning of Crumbfest is the story of a curious mouse named Eckhart, who sets off to discover the truth about that most abundant time of the year, Crumbfest, when bounteous crumbs miraculously appearin the old Prince Edward Island farmhouse in which he lives. It's a heartwarming tale of the magic that happens when the "Outside" and the "Inside" come together.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

David Weale is Prince Edward Island's best-known storyteller, and his books about Prince Edward Island's folk culture are bestsellers.

From AudioFile

Are you ready for a special treat? Not only is this a quaint tale of the joy that is Christmas, it also offers a remarkable narration. Ignoring his grandfather's advice to let well enough alone, Eckhart, a new mouse born in the summer, is on a quest to find out more about the special winter day when delectable crumbs abound in the house. The story's narrator is 5-year-old Antonia Francis, who recorded it for her mother's radio program. How refreshing her narration is! Miss Francis's enthusiasm abounds as she elongates words and hesitantly approaches "big" words in the tale. Her voice rises and falls with exaggerated suspense and wonder. The combination of Francis's heartfelt empathy for Eckhart and her youthful, earnest presentation captivates. A.R. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 28 pages
• Publisher: Acorn Press (September 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0969860641
• ISBN-13: 978-0969860648
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 7.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,391,386 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)