George Saunders

Lane Smith

A novel set in the seaside village of Frip follows the adventures of a community plagued by "gappers"--orange sea creatures that cover the village's goats and prevent them from giving milk.

The Very Persistent Gappers of Frip

"A modern fable for people of all ages that touches on the power of kindness, generosity, compassion, and community"--Dust jacket flap.

Michael Chen

Daryl Houston

It was ok. A little twee. The illustrations are neat and the story fairly fun (in spite of its twee-ness). It's one of those kid's books that's not exactly a kid's book but not exactly a book for grown-ups either. I'll be eager to see what my daughter thinks.

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Dennis Jacob Rosenfeld

Ashley Johnson

In this soulful, beautifully illustrated story for all ages, the town of Frip struggles with an infestation of "gappers," which tests the resident's limits of patience and resourcefulness. 100,000 first printing.

The Very Persistent Gappers of Frip

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