Norwood illustrated by Nancy Carpenter [this book] features five decades

[this book] features five decades of correspondence from the likes of Greta Garbo

all of the farm animals are ready for the seasons to change—but not Cow

until they find the remnants of a secret society whose rules included playing poker

And they’ll face new fears like heights

and saints to charlatans

Norwood illustrated by Nancy Carpenter [this book] features five decadesNorwood, #1 New York Times bestselling author Charles Portiss first novel, displayed right out of the gate the wit, style, and singular voice that made him one of our great American writers. A great American deadpan comedy. . . . Norwood, like a belt of whiskey, cleared my sinuses right up. Slate Out of the Neon Desert of Roller Dromes, chili parlors, the Grand Ole Opry, and girls who want to live in a trailer and play records all night comes ex