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The Book Show
The Book Show

Gregory Maguire - Cress Watercress

By Joe Donahue
Published May 3, 2022 at 3:00 PM EDT
Book cover for "Cress Watercress" by Gregory Maguire (illustrated by David Litchfield)
Candlewick Press

Gregory Maguire, the imagination behind "Wicked," turns his trademark wit and wisdom to an animal adventure about growing up, moving on, and finding community. "Cress Watercress" is a lavishly illustrated woodland tale with a classic sensibility and modern flair.

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Joe talks to people on the radio for a living. In addition to countless impressive human "gets" - he has talked to a lot of Muppets. Joe grew up in Philadelphia, has been on the area airwaves for more than 25 years and currently lives in Washington County, NY with his wife, Kelly, and their dog, Brady. And yes, he reads every single book.
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