Newbery Medal Winner
Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures
by Kate DiCamillo
Summary
Kate DiCamillo introduces Flora Belle Buckman, a self described cynic and comic book fan, who rescues a squirrel after it is vacuumed up by a runaway machine. The squirrel, named Ulysses, emerges with superpowers including the ability to fly and to type poetry. Blending novel and comic panels, the story is a funny and heartfelt tale about hope, family, and unlikely heroes.
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Historical Context & Significance
Flora and Ulysses won DiCamillo her second Newbery Medal after The Tale of Despereaux, and includes comic illustrations by K. G. Campbell.