Jules, Penny & The Rooster

Daniel Pinkwater, Elizabeth Story

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Tachyon Publications
01 July 2025

Fantasy & magical realism (Children's&YA)

Internationally-bestselling author Daniel Pinkwater (The Big Orange Splot) brings his zany wit and wisdom to the magical adventures of a clever girl and her brave dog. Told with warmth and wit, this is a delightful exploration of growing up, the power of family, and how sometimes the best things in life happen when you least expect them.

Jules McShultz was promised a dog. Supposedly, she'd get one once her family moved from the city to the suburbs. But then her parents decided it still wasn't the right time.

So Jules does what any intelligent girl would do. Instead of sulking, she enters an essay contest and wins first prize: A purebred Collie. And no one

not even Jules' parents

can resist Penny, who is clearly Jules's perfect new canine pal.

Jules and Penny are ready to spend the summer exploring the woods by the house. But the woods are not at all what they seem to be. Magic and adventure await them just on the other side of an old stone wall.

'Daniel Pinkwater is so obviously the funniest writer of children's books that he should be made a Living National Treasure.'

Washington Post Book World

By: Daniel Pinkwater
Other: Elizabeth Story
Imprint: Tachyon Publications
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 215mm, Width: 139mm,
ISBN: 9781616964320
ISBN 10: 1616964324
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 01 July 2025
Recommended Age: From 4 to 8 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Daniel Pinkwater is the author and sometimes illustrator of over eighty (and counting) wildly popular books, including The Hoboken Chicken Emergency, Lizard Music, The Snarkout Boys and the Avocado of Death, Fat Men from Space, Crazy in Poughkeepsie, and The Big Orange Splot. Pinkwater has also contributed to a number of print publications, including the New York Times Magazine, OMNI, and many other fine periodicals. He has been an occasional commentator on National Public Radio's 'All Things Considered' and appeared regularly on Weekend Edition, where he reviewed exceptional kids' books with host Scott Simon. Pinkwater lives with several dogs and cats in a very old farmhouse on New York's Hudson River.

Reviews for Jules, Penny & The Rooster

"Praise for Daniel Pinkwater ""Daniel Pinkwater is so obviously the funniest writer of children's books that he should be made a Living National Treasure."" --Washington Post Book World ""I do believe that Daniel Pinkwater is my favorite writer, living or dead."" --Cory Doctorow, author of Little Brother ""A life-changing force in the life of a reader."" --Tor.com ""The most perfect manufacturer of weird and absurd stories."" --Foreword ""Daniel Pinkwater helped to shape me as a storyteller and his books have delighted generations of young readers."" --Charlie Jane Anders, author of The City in the Middle of the Night On Adventures of a Dwergish Girl ""A Pinkwater whirlwind in all its glory."" --Booklist ""Captivating, cool and crazy! This story is an inspiration to us all: Be brave. Have adventures."" --Sam Lloyd, author of Mr. Pusskins ""A dazzling adventure, complete with android Redcoats, urban magic, and of course, the very best pizza New York City has to offer."" --Susan Vaught, author of Footer Davis Probably Is Crazy On Crazy in Poughkeepsie ""Crazy in Poughkeepsie is a ludicrous romp reminiscent of the Muppets!"" --Beth Cato, author of The Clockwork Dagger ""The writing is superb, with snappy dialogue and excellent description."" --Seattle Book Review ""As always, it's wickedly funny."" --Locus"