- Hardcover: 288 pages
- Publisher: HarperCollins (Jun 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0060557354
- ISBN-13: 978-0060557355
- Product Dimensions: 20.7 x 15.4 x 2.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 4,447,469 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"A literary treat."--Girl's Life Magazine
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Once there was a girl named Fern who found out that she'd been swapped at birth. This might disturb some people, but it made Fern happy because she'd never felt at home with her tragically dull parents, the Drudgers. Fern finds out about the mix-up when the Bone (her father) and his "son," Howard, show up at Fern's front door. Now both families decide to UNSWAP the kids for the summer, and Fern heads off with the Bone on a wild adventure into a world inhabited by the Miser, a sinister fellow; and the Great Realdo, a true hero, to name just two. This book promises suspense! Intrigue! Mystery! Fairies fall out of books! Birds turn into dogs! Nuns turn into lampposts!
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Fern Drudger knew that her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Drudger, were dull. Read the first page
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Format:Library Binding
N.E. BODE's character Fern, a mischievous misfit, is so very lovable. At times I'd like to pinch her cheeks ... at other times I'd like to spank her. But she always keeps me entertained. She's so well crafted that she seems real to me, which is another credit to this author's writing skill.
What a creative idea ... cute and clever. The cover and illustrations are unique also. What a fabulous artist!!!
This author is an excellent writer; certainly knows what kids like!
I would say I'd like to see more from BODE (BAGGETTS?), but I still have about six books to finish. Nothing like getting saturated wth a favorite kids' author.
What a creative idea ... cute and clever. The cover and illustrations are unique also. What a fabulous artist!!!
This author is an excellent writer; certainly knows what kids like!
I would say I'd like to see more from BODE (BAGGETTS?), but I still have about six books to finish. Nothing like getting saturated wth a favorite kids' author.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
loved it
24 Aug 2005
Format:Hardcover
The main character in this book is Fern. She was switched at birth. She thinks she is a boring person called a Drudger. In truth, Fern is a Anybody and an Anybody can be Anybody she wants! Fern finds out that she has a special abitlity of shaking things out of books. Join Fern as we goes on a quest to find a special book at her grandmothers house. This book is important to her father. He must read the book to become a good Anybody again and he wants to teach Fern this as well.
What did you like or not like about the book?
The black and white illustrations through out the book were interesting. I enjoyed learning more about each character as I read. There are references to other classic children's books including Anne of Green Gables, Heidi, and The Series of Unfortunate Events.
The story moved at a fast pace.
What did you like or not like about the book?
The black and white illustrations through out the book were interesting. I enjoyed learning more about each character as I read. There are references to other classic children's books including Anne of Green Gables, Heidi, and The Series of Unfortunate Events.
The story moved at a fast pace.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Any age will love The Anybodies
3 Jun 2004
Format:Hardcover
Like the best of young reader literature, which is referenced liberally in this charming tale of eleven-year-old Fern's discovery of her real family and her extraordinary powers, The Anybodies is a pleasure for young readers and adults alike. I bought it because it's a Book-of-the-month selection, and I meant to give it to friends with kids aged 10-13. But then I snuck a peak and I was hooked. Fern grows up learning to ignore things like bats turning into marbles and nuns turning into lampposts because The Drudgers, her parents, are accountants and wouldn't understand that sort of thing. But of course, this is a story where things aren't always what they seem (it tells you so on the cover!) and The Drudgers aren't her real parents at all. Soon Fern is whisked away by her father, known as The Bone, and she discovers powers she inherited from her grandmother and mother, which include shaking characters out of books. And there are other surprises, too...Fern's a spirited and sweet heroine, and you root for her all the way through this thrilling adventure.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Reading Good
2 May 2006
Format:Hardcover
'The Anybodies' is a great fast-pace book about 270 pages long. I just finished reading 'The Nobodies' the sequel to 'The Anybodies.' For me, easy reading but a great book for it keeps you from dozing off..... With a few personal touches N. E. Bode grips your fascination and alertness forcing you to dive into the pages of it. Fern, Howard, The Bone, the Miser, and many other charaters have all in their own way a different style. After this book you will HAVE to get the next one. Happy reading!
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