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Pinkwater, Daniel Manus 1941-

Overview
Works:193 works in 527 publications in 20 languages and 75,923 library holdings
Genres:Humorous fiction  Adventure fiction  Ghost stories  Picture books for children  Fantasy fiction  Humorous stories  Science fiction  Detective and mystery stories  Children's stories  Satire 
Roles:Performer, Illustrator, Narrator
Classifications:pz7.p6335, 813.54
Most widely held works by Daniel Manus Pinkwater
The Yggyssey : how Iggy wondered what happened to all the ghosts, found out where they went, and went there by Daniel Manus Pinkwater( Book )
4 editions published between 2009 and 2010 in English and held by 2,488 libraries worldwide
In the mid-1950s, Yggdrasil Birnbaum and her friends, Seamus and Neddie, journey to Old New Hackensack, which is on another plane, to try to learn why ghosts are disappearing from the Birnbaum's hotel and other Hollywood, California, locations.
The Hoboken chicken emergency by Daniel Manus Pinkwater( Book )
32 editions published between 1977 and 2007 in English and held by 1,839 libraries worldwide
Arthur goes to pick up the turkey for Thanksgiving dinner but comes back with a 260-pound chicken.
Lizard music by Daniel Manus Pinkwater( Book )
24 editions published between 1974 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 1,724 libraries worldwide
When left to take care of himself, a young boy becomes involved with a community of intelligent lizards who tell him of a little known invasion from outer space.
Fat men from space by Daniel Manus Pinkwater( Book )
14 editions published between 1977 and 2001 in 3 languages and held by 1,445 libraries worldwide
Through his radio tooth, William learns of an invasion by spacemen who are taking all of earth's supply of junk food.
Bear's picture by Daniel Manus Pinkwater( Book )
5 editions published between 1972 and 2009 in English and held by 1,405 libraries worldwide
A bear continues to paint what he likes despite criticism from two passing gentlemen.
Aunt Lulu by Daniel Manus Pinkwater( Book )
3 editions published between 1988 and 1991 in English and held by 1,328 libraries worldwide
Tired of working as a librarian in Alaska, Aunt Lulu takes her sled and her fourteen Huskies and moves to Parsippany, New Jersey.
Mush, a dog from space by Daniel Manus Pinkwater( Book )
4 editions published between 1995 and 2002 in English and held by 1,320 libraries worldwide
Kelly Mangiaro, who has wanted a pet for as long as she can remember, gets more than she bargained for from her new dog, Mush.
The big orange splot by Daniel Manus Pinkwater( Book )
11 editions published between 1977 and 2006 in 4 languages and held by 1,205 libraries worldwide
When a seagull drops a can of orange paint on his neat house, Mr. Plumbean gets an idea that affects his entire neighborhood.
I was a second grade werewolf by Daniel Manus Pinkwater( Book )
11 editions published between 1983 and 1986 in English and No Linguistic Content and held by 1,203 libraries worldwide
Though he has turned into a werewolf, his parents, teacher, and classmates still see him as Lawrence Talbot, second-grader.
Guys from space by Daniel Manus Pinkwater( Book )
2 editions published between 1989 and 1992 in English and held by 1,166 libraries worldwide
A boy accompanies some guys from space on a visit to another planet, where they discover such incredibly amazing things as talking rocks and root beer with ice cream.
Blue moose by Daniel Manus Pinkwater( Book )
22 editions published between 1975 and 1999 in 4 languages and held by 1,152 libraries worldwide
A man who runs a restaurant on the edge of the big north woods meets a talking blue moose that moves in and spends the winter serving as head waiter.
Irving and Muktuk : two bad bears by Daniel Manus Pinkwater( Book )
6 editions published between 2001 and 2003 in English and held by 1,136 libraries worldwide
Two muffin-loving polar bears make a yearly attempt to use stealth and subterfuge to get muffins at the Yellowtooth Blueberry Muffin Festival.
Superpuppy : how to choose, raise, and train the best possible dog for you by Jill Pinkwater( Book )
7 editions published between 1976 and 2002 in English and held by 1,119 libraries worldwide
A guide to buying, training, and caring for a dog, with special emphasis on understanding its personality, feelings, and reactions to new situations.
Young Larry by Daniel Manus Pinkwater( Book )
3 editions published between 1997 and 2004 in English and held by 1,038 libraries worldwide
After being hit on the head by his mother and told to fend for himself, Larry the polar bear floats from Baffin Bay to New Jersey where he gets a job as a lifeguard.
Borgel by Daniel Manus Pinkwater( Book )
4 editions published between 1990 and 2009 in English and held by 1,030 libraries worldwide
Melvin recounts his extraordinary adventures in time and space with his 111-year-old sort of great-Uncle Borgel.
Fat camp commandos by Daniel Manus Pinkwater( Book )
6 editions published between 2001 and 2003 in English and Korean and held by 1,014 libraries worldwide
Ralph and Sylvia Nebula and their friend Mavis Goldfarb are bitter at being sent to a bogus weight-loss camp, so they decide to escape and find a way to take revenge on those responsible for promoting the idea that thin is better.
Tooth-Gnasher Superflash by Daniel Manus Pinkwater( Book )
6 editions published between 1981 and 1991 in English and held by 1,005 libraries worldwide
The Popsnorkle family test drives the Tooth-Gnasher Superflash, pleased with the car's ability to turn into several different animals.
Looking for Bobowicz : a Hoboken chicken story by Daniel Manus Pinkwater( Book )
8 editions published between 2004 and 2006 in English and held by 967 libraries worldwide
Upon moving to Hoboken, New Jersey, a boy convinces his two new friends to help him track down the mysterious phantom who stole his bicycle, as well as Arthur Bobowicz, owner of a giant chicken that once terrorized local citizens.
The Neddiad by Daniel Manus Pinkwater( Sound Recording )
13 editions published between 2007 and 2009 in English and Undetermined and held by 897 libraries worldwide
When shoelace heir Neddie Wentworthstein and his family take the train from Chicago to Los Angeles in the 1940s, he winds up in possession of a valuable Indian turtle artifact whose owner is supposed to be able to prevent the impending destruction of the world, but he is not sure exactly how.
The Werewolf Club meets Dorkula by Daniel Manus Pinkwater( Book )
14 editions published between 2000 and 2002 in 3 languages and held by 802 libraries worldwide
A new student who claims to be a vampire joins the Watson Elementary School Werewolf Club, but the werewolves discover his true secret when fruits and vegetables begin to disappear all over town.
 
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The Hoboken chicken emergency
Alternative Names
Manus Pinkwater, Daniel 1941-
Pinkwater, Daniel, 1941-
Pinkwater, Daniel M. 1941-
Pinkwater, Daniel M. (Daniel Manus), 1941-
Pinkwater, Manus, 1941-
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Lizard musicFat men from spaceMush, a dog from spaceThe big orange splotIrving and Muktuk : two bad bearsSuperpuppy : how to choose, raise, and train the best possible dog for youYoung LarryFat camp commandos
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