Name: the horizontal man
SKU: 2113323
Price: 468.00 TWD
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Author: Michael Dahl
ISBN: 9781416986683

Type

Physical Book

Author

Michael Dahl

Publisher

Simon Pulse

Language

English

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

20.3x12.7x1.2 cm

Weight

0.18 kg.

ISBN

1416986685

ISBN13

9781416986683

Synopsis "the horizontal man"

I DON'T KNOW WHY I FELT SICK. I MEAN, YES, IT WAS THE FIRST DEAD BODY I EVER SAW. BUT I SHOULD HAVE BEEN MORE COMFORTABLE. AFTER ALL, MY WHOLE FAMILY LIKES DEAD THINGS....Thirteen-year-old Finnegan Zwake is staying with his Uncle Stoppard, a bestselling mystery writer, and still hoping his parents will return from an archaeological expedition in Iceland. They disappeared there several years ago.Life with his uncle is fairly normal -- until the day Finn discovers a body in the basement. A dead body. It's in the storage area where Finn's parents left behind gold treasure from their last expedition. And missing from the storage space is a magnificent Mayan gold figure, the Horizontal Man....

Michael Dahl

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Michael Dahl is a prolific American author of children's and young adult literature, known for his accessible, educational, and entertaining style. Born in Minnesota, he has written over 200 books, spanning genres from illustrated stories to mystery and fantasy novels for young readers.

One of his most notable contributions is the Hello Genius series, aimed at preschool-aged children. In these books, like Little Dinos Don’t Bite, Dahl teaches social skills and behavioral norms in a fun and understandable way. These works are often accompanied by colorful illustrations and adorable characters, ideal for reading aloud with little ones.

Additionally, Michael Dahl has worked on non-fiction books, adaptations of classics, comics, and chapter novels, including titles for Capstone Press and collaborations with DC Comics in series like The Library of Doom and DC Super-Pets.

With a focus on promoting reading from an early age, Michael Dahl also participates in school programs, book fairs, and educational events. His legacy continues to grow as a prominent voice in contemporary children's literature, combining learning with quality entertainment.

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