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The Story of Oog

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THE STORY OF OOG, OR A NEW THINKER’S GUIDE TO THE FOREST: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy meets Gulliver’s Travels with cave people. No, really. 

Not all journeys begin with a map. Some begin with a thought. Oog is just like any other teenager. Except, Oog, who lived thousands of years ago, has not had a single thought in his entire life. Ever. Until today. When his new-found powers of thought fail him, and he accidentally causes his village’s fire to go out, Oog will have to learn to navigate the complex world of thinking as he goes in search of fire to save his people. 

Part philosophical satire, part bedtime story for adults and teens, Oog’s journey will make you laugh and warm your heart. For anyone who’s ever felt lost, overthought everything, or wondered if the world makes sense…meet Oog. An imaginative, emotionally resonant, and deeply intelligent, satirical coming-of-age novel for readers who want their fiction to leave them thinking-and feeling. With original illustrations by Richard DiStefano.

Oog’s story is for dreamers, philosophers, introverts, and deep-feelers. For fans of Monty Python, Terry Pratchett, Douglas Adams, John Green.
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BOOK DETAILS

  • ISBN: 9781966883005
  • Pages: 306 pages
  • Age: 13 and up

For fans of:

  • The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
  • Monty Python
  • Philosophical fiction
  • Humor
  • Fantasy
  • YA Fiction

REVIEWS

"Like a time touched by Mr. Peabody and Sherman, The Story of Oog: A New Thinker's Guide to the Forest is a clever, moving, and occasionally fantastical tale of society's origins. Slapstick humor, quirky etymology lessons, and fascinating forays into the lives of other Forest creatures make up the delightful shell of Oog's odyssey; the awesome power of discovery--innocent or not--and the beautifully complicated weight of human feeling are it's heart. I cannot recommend this story enough!" "Like a time touched by Mr. Peabody and Sherman, The Story of Oog: A New Thinker's Guide to the Forest is a clever, moving, and occasionally fantastical tale of society's origins. Slapstick humor, quirky etymology lessons, and fascinating forays into the lives of other Forest creatures make up the delightful shell of Oog's odyssey; the awesome power of discovery--innocent or not--and the beautifully complicated weight of human feeling are it's heart. I cannot recommend this story enough!"
Katelynn Tefft, Third Place Books, Lake Forest Park, WA

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