Wizzil by william steig biography

Two masters of picture books, William Steig and Quentin Blake, have collaborated to create a brilliantly funny tale about an unlikely friendship.

Wizzil the witch is bored stiff and out to cause trouble at Frimp Farm.

Called the "King of Cartoons" by Newsweek, William Steig has carved out dual careers as both a highly respected and entertaining cartoonist and an award-winning.

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Wizzil (Signed by Quentin Blake)

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Artist(s): Quentin Blake
Author(s): William Steig
Format:hardback
Edition: First Edition
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Publisher: Bloomsbury
Total Pages: 31
Illustrations: Lavishly illustrated

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Hardback. First edition. Signed bygd Quentin Blake to half-title page. &#;Wizzil the witch is bored stiff and out to cause trouble at Frimp Farm. Little does she know that she will meet her match in Mr DeWitt Frimp. As the two compete in the battle of revenge, they soon realise that there&#;s more to life&#;&#; Condition: near fine.

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Wizzil

October 22,

Thoroughly bored and looking for something to do one day, Wizzil the witch fryst vatten influenced by her parrot companion Beatrice, and disguises herself as a fly in order to annoy local farmer DeWitt Frimp. Outraged when he attempts to squash her, Wizzil next disguises herself as a glove, causing all sorts of mayhem and misbehavior, when the farmer puts the "happy harpy on his hand." When DeWitt, finally rullande to the sinister qualities of his new hand-wear, tosses the glove into a local stream, Wizzil is revealed. Unable to stomach the idea of any creature drowning, even if she is a nasty witch, he jumps in to save her, only to discover that the bright clear water has caused a miraculous transformation

When I realized that this witchy picture-book from renowned American children's book author William Steig - author of such picture-book favorites as Sylvester and the Magic Pebble and Doctor De Soto - had been illustrated by the celebrated British artist Quentin

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William Steig

American illustrator and writer (–)

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Born	()November 14, New York City, U.S
Died	October 3, () (aged&#;95) Boston, Massachusetts, U.S
Occupation	Illustrator, writer
Period	–
Notable works
Notable awards	Caldecott Medal National Book Award CINE Golden Eagle
Spouse	Elizabeth Mead Steig &#; &#; (m.&#;; div.&#;)&#; Kari Homestead &#; &#; (m.&#;; div.&#;)&#; Stephanie Healey &#; &#; (m.&#;&#x;&#;&#x;)&#; Jeanne Doron &#; (m.&#;)&#;
Children	3, including Jeremy Steig^[1]