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Pinky Pye (The Pyes Book 2) Kindle Edition

4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 116 ratings

ALA Notable Book: A family is adopted by a very talented kitten in this “captivating story, told with . . . whimsical humor” by the beloved Newbery medalist (Chicago Tribune).

The Pyes are spending the summer on Fire Island when they discover a skinny, furious black kitten wearing an unusual sign around her neck. This family has some of the smartest pets around—there’s Ginger the intellectual dog, and Gracie the clever old cat—but the spirited stray named Pinky is more than smart enough to earn a place in the Pyes’ hearts. She can box with Ginger, play games with Mr. Pye, and—Rachel and Jerry can hardly believe their eyes—even type out her life story!

“Told with loving tenderness, whimsical humor, [and] suspense, it has all the special magic that is Eleanor Estes’ trademark. . . . Don’t miss it.” —
Chicago Tribune

“All the characters—animal or human—have a high old time . . . That is the appeal of the Pyes—no one of them is quite like anyone else—yet each is believable.” —
The New York Times

“Realistic and fantastic, tender and comic, but always absorbing, engaging, and chuckle-producing.” —
The Saturday Review of Literature

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An ALA Notable Book “The wonderful Pye family is back. . . . A captivating story, told with loving tenderness, whimsical humor, suspense, it has all the special magic that is Eleanor Estes’ trademark. . . . Don’t miss it.” —Chicago Tribune “Realistic and fantastic, tender and comic, but always absorbing, engaging, and chuckle-producing.” —Saturday Review of Literature   —

About the Author

Eleanor Estes (19061988) grew up in West Haven, Connecticut, which she renamed Cranbury for her classic stories about the Moffat and Pye families. A childrens librarian for many years, she launched her writing career with the publication of The Moffats in 1941. Two of her outstanding books about the MoffatsRufus M. and The Middle Moffatwere Newbery Honorees, as was her short novel The Hundred Dresses. She won the Newbery Medal for Ginger Pye.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B003UV90YI
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Clarion Books; Reprint edition (September 1, 2000)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 1, 2000
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 64508 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 290 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 054492780X
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ELEANOR ESTES (1906-1988), a children's librarian for many years, launched her writing career with the publication of The Moffats in 1941. Two of her books about the Moffats are Newbery Honor books, as is The Hundred Dresses. She won the Newbery Medal for Ginger Pye in 1952.

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Customers find the book easy to read and engaging for families. They say it's well-written and suitable for both traditional and creative report formats for readers in 4th through 8th grade.

"Pinky Pye is yet another well written book by Elenor Estes. As appealing as both the Moffats series and the infamous Ginger Pye...." Read more

"GREAT BOOK My daughter loves it and reads it to me ... 10 years old" Read more

"Good book, my daughter love this book, also the ginger pye. Interesting story and funny little picture in it ." Read more

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"...He was completely engaged and even drew some illustrations himself. I loved the experience and the story as well." Read more

"my nieces and nephews love the whole series. Clean and fun! They loved Ginger Pye and now they love Pinky Pye" Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2011
    My family really enjoys all of Eleanor Estes' books. They make great read-alouds at home or selections to listen to on CD for car trips. We started with Ginger Pye, went on to Pinky Pye, then went back and read several of the Moffat novels. I think what we enjoy most is, of course, the humor--they are all funny. But it's also the cast of everyday folks living their everyday lives in smalltown America, with experiences we can all relate to. Similar to the attraction of Cleary's Henry Huggins and Ramona books. If you like those, you'll love Estes!
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2017
    Still love the classic Pye family stories. Just finished reading Ginger Pye to my almost 6 year old grandson and am embarking on Pinky Pye. He asked me to read to him every day and this is a very active child. I would read at least a (loooong) chapter, which actually took quite a while. He was completely engaged and even drew some illustrations himself. I loved the experience and the story as well.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2006
    Pinky Pye is yet another well written book by Elenor Estes. As appealing as both the Moffats series and the infamous Ginger Pye. This title is an excellent choice for both the traditional and creative book report formats for readers of 4th through 6th grades. If you love animals, and a solid story line of sibling relationship, this book is for you! Besides, where else could you read about a typewriting cat!
    6 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2015
    GREAT BOOK My daughter loves it and reads it to me ... 10 years old
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2020
    Bought for my granddaughter per her request
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2016
    My 1st, 2nd & 3rd graders loved it! Very cute!
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2013
    Good book, my daughter love this book, also the ginger pye. Interesting story and funny little picture in it .
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2016
    Easy read children's book.

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  • David Green
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 5, 2013
    In her later books, Estes develops a unique way of writing that chimes wonderfully with a child's approach to language, lots of repetition, but always with variety, lots of in-jokes that develop through the book, strongly differentiated characters.
    In this book she adds an engaging and entirely believable personification of the cat psyche, in the character of the kitten, Pinkly.
    Highly recommended.

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