A Light in the Attic
by Shel Silverstein
A Light in the Attic by Shel Silverstein holds a highly rated rating of 4.34 out of 5, based on 297.9K reader ratings. First published in 1981. The book spans 176 pages.
About A Light in the Attic
Last night while I lay thinking here Some Whatifs crawled inside my ear And pranced and partied all night long And sang their same old Whatif song: Whatif I flunk that test?Whatif green hair grows on my chest?Whatif nobody likes me?Whatif a bolt of lightning strikes me?...This 20th anniversary of Shel Silverstein's A Light in the Attic includes a CD of highlights from his Grammy Award-winning album.Here in the attic of Shel Silverstein you will find Backward Bill, Sour Face Ann, the Meehoo with an Exactlywatt, and the Polar Bear in the Frigidaire. You will talk with Broiled Face, and find out what happens when Somebody steals your knees, you get caught by the Quick-Digesting Gink, a Mountain snores, and They Put a Brassiere on the Camel.From the creator of the beloved poetry collections Where the Sidewalk Ends and Falling Up, here is another wondrous book of poems and drawings.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Shel Silverstein |
| Published | 1981 |
| Pages | 176 |
| Genres | Poetry, Classics, Fiction, Young Adult |
| Average Rating | 4.34 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 297,861 |
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What genre is A Light in the Attic?
A Light in the Attic is categorized as Poetry, Classics, Fiction, Young Adult. Its primary genre classification is Classics.
Is A Light in the Attic worth reading?
Based on 297.9K reader ratings, A Light in the Attic has an average score of 4.34 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is A Light in the Attic?
A Light in the Attic has 176 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote A Light in the Attic?
A Light in the Attic was written by Shel Silverstein. It was first published in 1981.
What is the ISBN for A Light in the Attic?
The ISBN-13 for A Light in the Attic is 9780060513060.0.
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