Jeremy Cabbage and the Museum of Human Oddballs and Quadruped Delights

Illustrator: n/a
ISBN: 9780375843334 / 9780440422075
Format: Hardcover / Paperback
Pub. Date: March 2008 / September 2009
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Age Range: 8 to 12

Jeremy Cabbage is an orphan stuck at Harpwitch’s Home for Mean Dogs, Ugly Cats, and Strey Children, where the dogs are treated better than the kids. And things aren’t much better on the outside: the city is ruled by the arrogant and foolish Baron Ignatius von Strompié, whose Wisdom Wagons ride the streets blaring out gems like “Ignorance is bliss,” and who’s on a campaign to stamp out anyone different. At the top of his list are the cloons, outlandish people who look and act like clowns. Jeremy’s only chance is a good adoption–but who would possibly adopt Jeremy, an unloved, unwanted 11-year-old? The answer sets Jeremy off on an outrageous, comical adventure that could bring him face to face with the Baron himself.

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AWARDS & ACCOLADES
"Take a liberal base of Dickens, throw in a healthy helping of Dahl and spice with a bit of Margo Lanagan, and you might approximate the recipe that yielded this fey little fantasy. . . entertaining and thought-provoking." -Kirkus Reviews

“This comical story promises to delight while delving into such serious topics as child homelessness and a need for belonging.” --School Library Journal

"The book is funny and clever and has the winning combination of a fast-moving plot and head-strong, take-charge children and zany characters. Fun!" --Erin, Goodreads.com

"What really stands out about this book, however, is the vivid and witty descriptions that begin on the first page and continue until the last. Elliott’s use of creative metaphors and similes makes the imagery jump from the page. The author also has clever phasing, which often leads to subtext puns and plays on words. Jeremy Cabbage is a fantastic book with a well balanced plot, and an extra heaping of fun for those who love language." --Andi, Goodreads.com

"It is a wonderful way to generate discussions on stereotypes and treating people differently just because of the way they look in a classroom. I am excited to start next year with this as my first read aloud!" --Andrea, Goodreads.com

Children's author David Elliott creates characters who are much like the author himself: full of humor, full of heart, and just the tiniest bit subversive. --Blog, MOM: Not Otherwise Specified

-Mock Newbery Nominee, Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, IN

SOMETHING YOU DID NOT KNOW ABOUT THIS BOOK
The puppy in Jeremy is modeled after my Bearded Collie, Psyche. I’m in love with that dog!