The Z Was Zapped

The Z Was Zapped
AuthorChris Van Allsburg
IllustratorChris Van Allsburg
GenreChildren's, Fantasy novel
PublisherHoughton Mifflin
Publication date
1987
Publication placeUnited States
Media typePrint (hardcover)
ISBN0-395-44612-0
OCLC248741285
Preceded byThe Stranger 
Followed byTwo Bad Ants 

The Z Was Zapped (ISBN 0-395-44612-0) is a picture book written by the American author Chris Van Allsburg originally published in 1987 by Houghton Mifflin. The book tells the story "in 26 acts", each showing how each letter in the alphabet caught some bad luck.[1] The artwork has a stark look by using black and white pencil drawings. Each destruction of the letters take place on a proscenium theater stage.[citation needed]

Examples:

  • The A was in an avalanche.
  • The B was badly bitten.
  • The C was cut to ribbons.
  • The Z was zapped.

References

  1. ^ Sorensen, Marilou (July 18, 1989). "Delectable drawings make ABC book a treat". The Deseret News. Retrieved 18 November 2011.


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