Artemis and the Violin
Written by Vanessa Chase | Illustrated by Jo Gershman
Winner of the 2018 Moonbeam Children’s Book Award
Synopsis
When his mother told him, “Anything is possible, Artie dear,” Artemis never dreamed he would stumble into the adventure of a lifetime. He never suspected that it could all begin with a few irresistible cracker crumbs in a box of camping gear or that he could be accidentally trapped in that box and transported across the country to a land where he was the only chipmunk for hundreds of miles. This, however, is precisely what happens to the tenderhearted New Hampshire chipmunk. Suddenly life is uncertain. While struggling to survive in the woods of High Island, Texas, Artemis makes a discovery that sends him on an unusual quest. The mystery leads to many unexpected friendships, but even with the help of his newfound friends, will Artemis ever find a way to make it home?
AUTHOR
Vanessa Chase lives in Houston with her husband, daughter, and their two very bad dogs. Like Artemis, she is a transplant from New England. Despite the fact that she has lived in Texas for over twenty years, the thrill of seeing Southern wildlife has never worn off. Ms. Chase earned her graduate degree at Rice University, where she studied music. In addition to being a writer, she is a professional pianist and teaches in her Houston Heights music studio. When she is not at the piano or writing, she enjoys spending time at the beach and birdwatching on the Bolivar Peninsula.
ILLUSTRATOR
Jo Gershman lives in Seattle with her husband and two very opinionated cats. Her illustrations appear in over 35 books for children and adults, including Jilly’s Terrible Temper Tantrums & How She Outgrew Them, The Land of Walloo, The Nutcracker Ballet, and the WindDancers® Series. Her watercolors and illuminated manuscripts are in private collections around the world and her work can be seen at www.jogershman.com.
