At the Van Gogh Cafe,anythingcan happen. Clara's dad owns the cafe, and she's seen it all--from food that cooks by itself to poems that foretell the future. This award-winning collection of vignettes by Newbery medalist Cynthia Rylant is a treat to be relished. So bring your appetite for the unexpected, because at the Van Gogh Cafe, your order of tea and toast comes with a side of magic!
A beloved tale by Cynthia Rylant—now available in paperback.
Newbery Medalist Rylant breaks new ground in producing this whimsical tale, dexterously weaving extraordinary events into the fabric of ordinary life. --Publishers Weekly
Full of uncanny observations and wry wisdom. —The New Yorker
CYNTHIA RYLANTis the acclaimed author of more than a hundred books for young people, including the new poetry volumeLudie's Life; the beloved Mr. Putter & Tabby series; the Henry and Mudge series; and the novelMissing May, which received the Newbery Medal. She lives in Portland, Oregon.