Sammie & Budgie
Praise for Sammie & Budgie
"Illustrated throughout by Semegran, this book is the author's best... An unconventional, beguiling, and endearing family tale." — Kirkus Reviews
"The novel's delights abound... Semegran is a gifted writer, with a wry sense of humor." — BlueInk Review (Starred Review)
"The writing quality is excellent and the dialogue between Simon and Sammie is immersive." — Foreword Clarion Reviews. Clarion Rating: 4 out of 5.
"A quirky, mystical tale of a self-doubting IT nerd and his young son, who possesses the gift of foresight. Engaging and fun, with wonderfully crafted characters." — Derf Backderf, award-winning and bestselling creator of the graphic novel My Friend Dahmer
"Sammie & Budgie is instantly absorbing, its affable narrator hooking you with wit and whimsy, then reeling you into the boat, where larger revelations await. Scott Semegran is a lively, vivid storyteller, and this book will delight readers of all ages, while leaving them with plenty to ponder about their own lives. I loved this book!" — Davy Rothbart, author of My Heart is an Idiot, creator of Found Magazine, and contributor to public radio's This American Life
"Scott Semegran’s loose charm and conversational style brings his shaggy narrator to vivid life in this story of a loving, if imperfect father and his maybe-psychic son. A sweet story about an extraordinary everyday family, Sammie & Budgie will find its way into your heart, and stay there." — Emily Flake, New Yorker cartoonist, author of Mama Tried: Dispatches from the Seamy Underbelly of Modern Parenting, and creator of Lulu Eightball
"Through Semegran's tongue-in-cheek writing, we get to step inside a wacky world where each chapter is an adventure and we're led to see just where Sammie’s vision will propel us." — Mary Bryan Stafford, award-winning author of A Wasp in the Fig Tree
"A feel good story that captures the extraordinary love between a parent and child. This particular father nurtures the uniqueness of his son emulating the bond usually held between a mother and child. Together they capture the hearts of the chosen few who become intertwined in the life of Sammie's world. A reality-based fairy tale both entertaining and inspirational." — Bessie David, author of the novel On a Pedestal
"Sammie & Budgie is a heartfelt novel about a Daddy's love for his family. The reactions to Sammie's special gift are balanced on the dual edge of pride in Sammie's gift and fear that educators might view the gift differently. I was caught up with the honest exchanges between Sammie and his Daddy. There is a level of fun in relating the everyday activities of the children of a single parent home. This story will tug at your heartstrings." — Rox Burkey, co-author of The Enigma Series
Accolades for Sammie & Budgie:
- Starred Review - BlueInk Review
- First Place Winner for General Fiction: Sammie & Budgie - 2018 Texas Authors Book Awards
- First Place Winner for Fiction: Sammie & Budgie - 2018 Texas Authors Book Cover Awards
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Paperback Info
ISBN(s): 978-0999717349, 978-0999717332, and 978-0692926925
Copyright: © 2017 Scott Semegran
Language: English
Edition: First Edition
Printed: 290 pages, 6" x 9", perfect binding, cream paper, black and white ink, full-color cover with matte finish
Publisher: Mutt Press
Category: Fiction / Literary
HARDCOVER INFO
ISBN: 978-0999717301
Copyright: © 2017 Scott Semegran
Language: English
Edition: First Edition
Printed: 292 pages, 6" x 9", hardcover binding, cream paper, black and white ink, blue linen hardcover, gold spine text, full-color dust-jacket cover with gloss finish
Publisher: Mutt Press
Category: Fiction / Literary
eBook Info
Copyright: © 2017 Scott Semegran
Word Count: 112,565