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B Is for Beer

Published
May 2009
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General Fiction General Fiction
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128

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A Children's Book About Beer?

Yes, believe it or not--but B Is for Beer is also a book for adults, and bear in mind that it's the work of maverick bestselling novelist Tom Robbins, internationally known for his ability to both seriously illuminate and comically entertain.

Once upon a time (right about now) there was a planet (how about this one?) whose inhabitants consumed thirty-six billion gallons of beer each year (it's a fact, you can Google it). Among those affected, each in his or her own way, by all the bubbles, burps, and foam, was a smart, wide-eyed, adventurous kindergartner named Gracie; her distracted mommy; her insensitive dad; her non-conformist uncle; and a magical, butt-kicking intruder from a world within our world.

Populated by the aforementioned characters--and as charming as it may be subversive--B Is for Beer involves readers, young and old, in a surprising, far-reaching investigation into the limits of reality, the transformative powers of children, and, of course, the ultimate meaning of a tall, cold brewski.

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Oct 2010 No Exit ISBN 1842433350
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First Edition Jan 2009 Ecco Press ISBN 0061687278
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Jan 2009 Harper ISBN 0061914541
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Apr 2009 HarperCollins ISBN B001NLKS5M
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Jan 2009 HarperAudio ISBN 0061719080
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Apr 2009 HarperAudio ISBN 0061768642
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Apr 2009 HarperAudio ISBN B0027A3FQM
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