{"product_id":"the-eleventh-hour-a-curious-mystery-hardcover","title":"The Eleventh Hour: A Curious Mystery - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGraeme Base\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe inventive birthday-themed \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e bestseller from the author of the international bestseller \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnimalia\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Horace the elephant turns 11, he celebrates in style by inviting his exotic friends to a splendid costume party. But a mystery is afoot, for in the midst of the games, music, and revelry, someone has eaten the birthday feast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe culprit could be any of a number of exotically costumed animal guests, from a pig dressed as an admiral to a pair of giraffes in tutus to a zebra gone punk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fun of poring over the artwork for hidden messages and significant clues is matched by the joy of a birthday as described in the text--witty, clever, laugh-out-loud verses that are unusual, surprising, and full of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt will take a clever sleuth to deduce the thief's identity. But don't worry, you can sneak a peek at the top-secret solution if you need to. No, it won't be easy, but the joy in a Graeme Base book can be the thrill of the chase.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs in Base's hugely popular bestseller \u003ci\u003eAnimalia\u003c\/i\u003e, his lush, intricately detailed illustrations in \u003ci\u003eThe Eleventh Hour\u003c\/i\u003e comprise a sort of visual hide-and-seek. The rhyming text and lavish illustrations each provide clues, and it's up to the reader to piece them together and decide whodunit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you or your child is a huge fan of the international sensation \u003ci\u003eAnimalia\u003c\/i\u003e, has read all the Graeme Base picture books, or is new to the worlds that Base creates, this beautiful, full-color book will bring joy to bedtime, story time, a rainy day, or anytime!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDon't miss these favorite books from Graeme Base: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnimalia\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Eleventh Hour: A Curious Mystery\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Water Hole: A Counting Picture Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGraeme Base\u003c\/b\u003e is an internationally acclaimed British-Australian author and illustrator, widely regarded as one of the world's leading creators of imaginative picture books. With global sales exceeding six million copies, his works have achieved classic status and are celebrated for their intricate detail, rich visual storytelling, and embedded puzzles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBase is best known for crafting books that encourage repeat reads and deep exploration: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAnimalia: \u003c\/b\u003e An alliterative alphabet book and worldwide bestseller that challenged readers to find hundreds of objects hidden within its breathtakingly detailed illustrations. It has since been adapted into a popular animated television series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Eleventh Hour: A Curious Mystery: \u003c\/b\u003e A captivating mystery in verse, where readers are challenged to solve the case of the missing birthday feast by finding codes and clues subtly hidden in the artwork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Water Hole: A Counting Picture Book: \u003c\/b\u003e A popular counting book that doubles as a fun introduction to geography and ecological themes, using die-cut pages to illustrate the shrinking water supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGraeme Base's books are a unique fusion of art, literature, and puzzle-making, appealing to children and adults alike: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIntricate Artwork: \u003c\/b\u003e He uses watercolors and transparent inks to create incredibly detailed, vibrant, and imaginative worlds, often taking years to complete a single book.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHidden Layers: \u003c\/b\u003e His work consistently incorporates riddles, codes, and hidden figures, transforming the reading experience into a thrilling quest for discovery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEnvironmental Themes: \u003c\/b\u003e Books like \u003ci\u003eUno's Garden\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Water Hole\u003c\/i\u003e subtly introduce readers to concepts of ecology, conservation, and the importance of global stewardship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBorn in England, Graeme Base moved to Australia at the age of eight and now lives in Melbourne with his wife, Robyn. An accomplished musician as well as an artist, he has also adapted several of his books for the stage, including \u003ci\u003eThe Sign of the Seahorse\u003c\/i\u003e as an opera.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore the marvelous, multi-layered worlds of Graeme Base, where every page holds a secret waiting to be found.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.38 x 11.53 x 8.52 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 20, 1993\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eleventh Hour\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.4\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50335015469293,"sku":"9780810932654","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/8918\/9441\/files\/1wdUxK5OnK9780810932654.webp?v=1785027297","url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/en-au\/products\/the-eleventh-hour-a-curious-mystery-hardcover","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}