The Trouble with Trolls Book

Treva's trouble with trolls begins when she climbs Mount Baldy with her dog Tuffi. The trolls who live there long for a dog, and they try to kidnap him. But Treva is brave and quick-thinking. She outwits one troll after another until she reaches the very top of the mountain, where five trolls are waiting--and they want her dog! From underground to mountain peak, Jan Brett's story is filled with adventure and eye-catching detail.<P>"With the flavor of a Scandinavian folktalke, this engaging picture book has lots for little eyes to spy....Playful and funny, with a valiant female protagonist, this is a first-rate read, wintertime or anytime." --Booklist, starred review<P>* An IRA-CBC Children's Choice Book<br>* A Child Study Children's Book Committee Children's Book of the Year<br>* <i>Book Links</i> "A Few Good Books" of the Year<P>* A Picture Puffin <br>* Full-color illustrations <br>* 32 pages <br>* Ages 3-8

Publishers Weekly

A brave girl outwits some trolls when they try to kidnap her dog. "A wintry winner with a sunny glow," said PW. Ages 3-8. (Oct.) Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information.