{"product_id":"the-sheep-the-rooster-and-the-duck","title":"The Sheep, the Rooster, and the Duck","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\"Intoxicating . . . it will be hard for young readers to put down.\"\"--New York Times Book Review\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\"A grand, giddy, and, at times, literally soaring tale.\"\"--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\"An amusing, fast-paced tale of land, sky, and spies.\"\"--Publishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\"Incredibly creative. . . . A little bit of history, a touch of mystery, and heaps of fun.\"\"--ALA Booklist (starred review)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Washington Post, Publishers Weekly, and Kirkus Reviews Best Book\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Junior Library Guild Selection\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWherever there are injustices, nefarious plots, or threats to society, the Sheep, the Rooster, and the Duck are there to stop them!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA sly villain with a plan to cause havoc across the globe is no match for three extraordinary animals--and their two young human friends. From acclaimed author and artist Matt Phelan, The Sheep, the Rooster, and the Duck is a hilarious, action-packed, and highly illustrated middle grade adventure perfect for fans of Skunk and Badger and Flora \u0026amp; Ulysses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe very first passengers to ride in a hot-air balloon were a sheep, a rooster, and a duck in 1783. And while hot-air balloons are indeed wondrous, ten-year-old Emile is too busy being the fastidious caretaker of ambassador Benjamin Franklin's château in Paris to think much about them.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBut soon, young Emile finds himself right in the middle of a sinister plot. And right in the middle of the secret headquarters for France's undercover guardians--the very same sheep, rooster, and duck that piloted the first hot-air balloon. If Emile can muster his courage and be bold, he may be the key to helping the heroes save both Benjamin Franklin and the world.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAward-winning author Matt Phelan's The Sheep, the Rooster, and the Duck is a highly illustrated adventure full of secrets, hijinks, and reimagined historical events. This rip-roaring and surprising story is ideal for reluctant readers, aspiring heroes, and fans of Peter Brown's The Wild Robot. \u003c\/p\u003e\"","brand":"Schwabe","offers":[{"title":"Like New","offer_id":48723885031676,"sku":"bh10005431","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/4617\/2412\/files\/10314283482210.jpg?v=1770849477","url":"https:\/\/classroombookshelf.com\/products\/the-sheep-the-rooster-and-the-duck","provider":"Classroom Bookshelf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}