"The Rock from the Sky" by Jon Klassen is a humorous and suspenseful story told in three parts, following a conversation between a tortoise and an armadillo discussing the best place to stand. The plot involves unexpected turns, such as the appearance of an ominous alien spaceship and a big rock about to fall from the sky, adding tension and anticipation to the story. The writing style is described as dry, slightly dark, and blunt, with simple but brilliant illustrations that enhance the humor and suspense throughout the book.
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From The Publisher:
The instant #1 New York Times bestseller!
Look up! From the Caldecott Medal-winning creator of the hat trilogy comes a new deadpan gem.
There is a spot.
It is a good spot.
It is the perfect spot to stand.
There is no reason to ever leave.
But somewhere above there is also a rock.
A rock from the sky.
Here comes The Rock from the Sky , a hilarious meditation on the workings of friendship, fate, shared futuristic visions, and that funny feeling you get that there's something off somewhere, but you just can't put your finger on it. Merging broad visual suspense with wry wit, celebrated picture book creator Jon Klassen gives us a wholly original comedy for the ages.
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