The order of odd-fish book

So little, in fact, that some or most would actually say no idea at all. Read the order of oddfish by james kennedy available from rakuten kobo. The novel is about jo larouche, an orphan who was found with a note that said, this is jo. The order of oddfish is a young adult fantasy that drips with the absurdist humor of monty python or douglas adams. He also has a box for her from the order of oddfish.

The book was first published on august 12, 2008 through delacorte books for young. It has exactly what i need, the right balance of the bizarre and the horrible, of kitsch and cool, of fantasy and the fantastic. It is james and the giant peach as directed by terry gilliam, with hints of h. Kids who enjoyed the dahl books, and more recent releases such as the mysterious benedict society or gregor the overlander will enjoy odd fish.

The order of oddfish kindle edition by kennedy, james. The book was first published on august 12, 2008 through delacorte books for young readers, and focused upon a young girl discovering her true identity. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the order of oddfish. Jo larouche has lived her years in the california desert. The order of oddfish is a 2008 debut childrens novel by james kennedy. The order of oddfish ebook by james kennedy 9780375848995. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. He is also the founder and curator of the 90second newbery film festival, in which kid filmmakers create movies that tell the entire story of a newberywinning book in 90 seconds or less, which screens annually in new york, chicago, san francisco, portland, and tacoma. Glamorous cockroach butlers, pointless quests, obsolete weapons, and bizarre festivals fill their days, but two villains are controlling their fate. Narrated and with a full cast of voice actors, this is part 1 of chapter 1 of a great, smallpress book called the order of oddfish, by james. James kennedy thirteenyearold jo suddenly finds her humdrum life turned upside down when colonel. Every time you put down the book, you will be left with something to think about. At lilys annual christmas costume party, a variety of strange events take place that lead jo and.

The order of oddfish by james kennedy, paperback barnes. The order of the odd fish is a histaricly funny book and will be leaving you with either a dry thoat or wet pants. James kennedy thirteenyear old jo suddenly finds her humdrum life turned upside down when colonel. I read this book because i put together a young adult author panel discussion for the. There, jo learns the scandalous truth about who she is, and she and lily join the order of oddfish, a collection of knights who research useless information. The order of oddfish is one of the most interesting books ive read in a long time, and its definitely enjoyable even for those who dont consider themselves fantasy readers.

Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The first word that comes to mind every time i attempt to describe the order of oddfish is bizarre. Jo larouche has lived her years in the california desert with her aunt lily, ever since she was dropped on lilys doorstep. The order of oddfish is a fun, funny story full of oddball characters and the best cockroach butler you will ever find in a book. Like the hitchhikers guide books, its got its own twisted and very funny logic that plays on traditional fantasy tropes.