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- Author: Neil Gaiman
- Illustrator: Dave McKean
- Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers
- Publication: 1997
- Pages: 64
- Genre: Children's Fiction
- Ages: 4-7 years
- ISBN 9780060587031
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The Day I Swapped my Dad for Two Goldfish is a children's book written by Neil Gaiman and illustrated by Dave McKean.
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Plot Synopsis
The Day I Swapped my Dad for Two Goldfish is the story of a little boy who trades his dad to his best friend for a pair of goldfish. The story follows him and his sister on their adventure to retrieve their dad after their mother finds out what they did.Critical Reception
- "[W]hat makes this book truly charming is the combination of Gaiman's wit and the remarkable artwork by McKean. Each page is lavishly illustrated with simple ink drawings washed over and filled in with vibrant colors..." - SF Site
- "I'm sure I'm not the first reviewer here to say that I love this book as much as any kid ever could. Great story, great writing, exceptional artwork by the inimitable Dave Mckean. If you don't fall in love with this book, then I'd be willing to wager that you never had a childhood." - Amazon.com user reviews
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The Day I Swapped my Dad for Two Goldfish on Amazon
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The Day I Swapped My Dad for Two Goldfish - $14.99
Written for children and the young at heart, this is the unforgettable story that will take readers on a lavishly illustrated journey into the quirky mind of a young boy and the pe...Amazon
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The Day I Swapped My Dad for Two Goldfish - $7.99
"I'll swap you my dad," I said. "Oh-oh," said my little sister. What if you wanted your best friend's two goldfish so much that you'd swap anything for them, even...Amazon
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The Day I Swapped my Dad for Two Goldfish Questions
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The Day I Swapped my Dad for Two Goldfish Author Information
- Mahalo's Guide to Neil Gaiman
- Official Site: About Neil Gaiman
- Wikipedia: Neil Gaiman
- Endicott Studios: Neil Gaiman
- Harper Collins: Neil Gaiman Author Profile
