by Tom Ross (Author)
Cast out of the refrigerator because of a small crack, Eggbert sets out into the world, using his talent for painting to try to blend in. Eventually he realizes that cracks are everywhere and reminds us all that our flaws are perfectly natural.
Author Biography
Tom Ross was inspired to write this story by his wife's real-life bowling ball, named Irma. He and his wife live in a funky adobe in New Mexico, along with their son and a friendly mutt, Mookie.copyright ? 2000 by Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers. All rights reserved.
Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.11 x 8.6 x 2.66 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: January 27, 1997
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Eggbert: The Slightly Cracked Egg
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 3.3
Point Value: 0.5