Where the Sidewalk Ends
by Shel Silverstein
Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein holds a highly rated rating of 4.29 out of 5, based on 1M reader ratings. First published in 1974. The book spans 176 pages.
About Where the Sidewalk Ends
Where the Sidewalk Ends turns forty! Celebrate with this anniversary edition that features an eye-catching commemorative red sticker. This classic poetry collection, which is both outrageously funny and profound, has been the most beloved of Shel Silverstein's poetry books for generations.Where the sidewalk ends, Shel Silverstein's world begins. There you'll meet a boy who turns into a TV set and a girl who eats a whale. The Unicorn and the Bloath live there, and so does Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout who will not take the garbage out. It is a place where you wash your shadow and plant diamond gardens, a place where shoes fly, sisters are auctioned off, and crocodiles go to the dentist.Shel Silverstein's masterful collection of poems and drawings is one of Parent & Child magazine's 100 Greatest Books for Kids. School Library Journal said, "Silverstein has an excellent sense of rhythm and rhyme and a good ear for alliteration and assonance that make these poems a pleasure to read aloud."Shel Silverstein's incomparable career as a children's book author and illustrator began with Lafcadio, the Lion Who Shot Back. In 1964, Shel's creativity continued to flourish as four more books were published in the same year—Don't Bump the Glump!, A Giraffe and a Half, Who Wants a Cheap Rhinoceros?, and the beloved classic The Giving Tree. Later he continued to build his remarkable body of work with Where the Sidewalk Ends, A Light in the Attic, Falling Up, Every Thing On It, The Missing Piece, The Missing Piece Meets the Big O, and Runny Babbit.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Shel Silverstein |
| Published | 1974 |
| Pages | 176 |
| Genres | Poetry, Classics, Fiction, Young Adult, Fantasy |
| Average Rating | 4.29 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 1,016,888 |
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What genre is Where the Sidewalk Ends?
Where the Sidewalk Ends is categorized as Poetry, Classics, Fiction, Young Adult. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Where the Sidewalk Ends worth reading?
Based on 1M reader ratings, Where the Sidewalk Ends has an average score of 4.29 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Where the Sidewalk Ends?
Where the Sidewalk Ends has 176 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote Where the Sidewalk Ends?
Where the Sidewalk Ends was written by Shel Silverstein. It was first published in 1974.
What is the ISBN for Where the Sidewalk Ends?
The ISBN-13 for Where the Sidewalk Ends is 9780060513030.0.
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