Kevin Hawkes (illustrator)
Kevin Hawkes may refer to: *Kevin Hawkes (illustrator) on Weslandia ''Weslandia'' is a children's book by Newbery Medal winner Paul Fleischman, with illustrations by Kevin Hawkes (illustrator), Kevin Hawkes. It was published in 1999 by Candlewick Press. Plot overview The story follows a protagonist, Wesley. When ... and ''Marven of the Great North Woods'' *Kevin Hawkes, character in ''Last Resort'' (U.S. TV series) {{Hndis, Hawkes, Kevin ...
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Weslandia
''Weslandia'' is a children's book by Newbery Medal winner Paul Fleischman, with illustrations by Kevin Hawkes (illustrator), Kevin Hawkes. It was published in 1999 by Candlewick Press. Plot overview The story follows a protagonist, Wesley. When Wesley, a somewhat eccentric boy with no friends, discovers a mysterious plant magically growing in his parents' backyard, he cultivates the plant over his summer vacation. The plant, which he names "swist", provides him with a food source, and allows him to build shelter, tools, and even create his own entertainment and inspires Wesley to create his own writing system. Wesley's resourcefulness and meticulous research eventually allow to him the basis of his own civilization which he names "Weslandia", an eponymous micro-nation in his parents' backyard. His efforts are successful, and instead of being a social outcast, he gains a group of followers made up of his former grade-school tormentors. Reviews and reception The book has been ...
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