the rise and fall of oscar the magician
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The rivalry between two magician monkeys causes havoc in this Monkey World adventure.TRANSCRIPT
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When Oscar the Magician and Milton the Mag-
nificent are both nominated for the title of Magician of
the Year, a ruthless game of monkey vs. monkey en-
sues. Welcome to Matthew Porter's colorful and crazy
Monkey World, where anything can and does happen.
The Rise and Fall of Oscar the Magician (Sasquatch
Books; $17.99; August 2015) is the second Monkey
World adventure after the great train caper in The
Thunderbolt Express.
Porter is known for his clever work and bold, bright images. Using vibrant colors and
distressed pinewood, he creates texture and movement in his artwork. His unique medium puts him in
good company with other popular indie illustrators such as Nikki McClure and Kate Endle.
When Milton the Magnificent's hunger for fame pushes him to resort to devious methods, it
looks like Oscar the Magician is going to fall victim to some dirty tricks. Hilarity ensues in the form of
bees, levitation, giant gelatin, monkeys on bicycles, and more! This fast-paced adventure is fun and
silly with a twinkle of magic that kids will love.
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The Rise and Fall of Oscar the MagicianA Monkey World Adventure
Matthew Porter
“Aspiring authors can all learn a thing or two from Matthew Porter.”—Red Tricycle Seattle
MATTHEW PORTER
the Rise and Fall ofOscar the Magician
About the Author and Illustrator
Matthew Porter is a children’s book illustrator and writer
whose titles include Monkey World: The Thunderbolt
Express, ABC, Count the Birdies, Tails Chasing Tails, Mon-
key World: An A-Z of Occupations, and Fox on the Loose!
Matthew grew up in the South of England in the village of
Broad Oak and now lives in Seattle. Find out more at
MatthewPorterArt.com.
Also by Matthew Porter
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Monkey World The Rise and Fall of Oscar the Magician
Matthew Porter August 2015 • $17.99 • 32 pages • Hardcover
ISBN: 978-1-57061-929-8
Available wherever fine books are sold.Sasquatch Books • 800/775-0817 • www.sasquatchbooks.com
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