The Anybodies
By N. E. Bode and Peter Ferguson
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The Anybodies
Fern discovers that she was swapped at birth and leaves her tragically dull parents for an unforgettable adventure with her true father, the Bone. Just who are the Anybodies? You'll have to read to find out! Narrated by the hilariously intrusive N. E. Bode, The Anybodies is a magical adventure for readers of all ages.
The Nobodies
Fern Drudger's quirky adventures continue in this delightful sequel to The Anybodies. She goes to Camp Happy Sunshine Good Times and is bombarded by desperate messages from people who call themselves the Nobodies. But who are the Nobodies, and what do they want from Fern?
N. E. Bode
The elusive and charming N. E. Bode writes from a secret locale beneath a giant, unmarked tree in the middle of Central Park. Some great works born from this hidden perch include The Anybodies, The Nobodies, and The Somebodies. N. E. Bode would also like to mention the books of Julianna Baggott, trusted friend, who writes novels and poetry for grown-ups and lives in the Florida panhandle.
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Reviews for The Anybodies
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I love the writing and how they author put in her own experience to tie in with the story
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Anybodies was slow starting for me and I almost abandoned the book, I'm glad I hung in there until the end. This is a fantasticically illustrated novel with Lemony Snicket-esque overtones. Fern finds out that she was swapped at birth and that her dull parents the Drudgers aren't actually her parents at all. This information is relayed to Fern when her father the Bone shows up at the door with the Drudgers true son, Howard. The families decide to swap kids for the summer and this is where the adventure begins. Fern goes undercover with her birth father to locate a lost manuscript and encounters magical creatures and plenty of adventure. This book is pefect for reading aloud as a family or enjoying alone. 4 stars, recommended to fans of Lemony Snicket or the fantasy genre
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A feminist fairy(ish) tale for younger readers, The Anybodies is also a book about books with lots of references to children's books. Readers and the imagination are valued, family is as important to Fern as it would be to any young reader who is looking for a place that feels like home. There are twists and specifically feminist twists, all and all an enjoyable read for the pre-early teen set. My only problem was with the portrayal of the Drudgers who are so dull they hum or sharpen pencils for enjoyment. As one who enjoys both humming and a nicely sharpened pencil I felt a little slighted. To compensate, she more than once emphasized that nursing was a profession that employs science, so I guess I'll just go quietly sharpen my pencils while no one is looking.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Written in a similar style to the Lemony Snicket Series of Unfortunate Events books, The Anybodies is the story of a most unusual girl named Fern. Early in the book Fern learns that her parents, the Drudgers, who are "ridiculously dull" (after all, they are both accountants for the firm Beige & Beige), are not indeed her real parents. Her real--somewhat magical--family is much more interesting, and somewhat more dangerous.There are lots of delightful details in this book (the Drudgers themselves had both been "exceptionally boring children who enjoyed putting their toys in rows and keeping their pencils sharp. When feeling wild, they might have hummed, but that was about it") and it is packed with literary references (Alice, Oz, Narnia, Charlotte's Web, Roald Dahl). It also has fabulous illustrations by Peter Ferguson (who according to the back cover, "lurks in a dusty corner of the hamlet Montreal, not far from the Arctic Circle"). Further, there was a strong female protagonist who, it is very clear, can take care of herself. I loved all the details, but put together, it was all a bit frantic for me. However, I am not the target audience. My 13 year old thought it was great.Recommended for: This book would appeal equally to boys and girls. It has humour and action, and literary references that reward the book lover. However, most of the books referred to have been made into popular movies, so the non-reader would not feel left out.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Quite witty, written like The Name of this Book.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Fern's world is turned upside down when she find out that she was switched at birth and has been living with the wrong parents for the past 11 years. When her biological father (the Bone) shows up with the nurse to trade children, Fern feels she is going to where she will fit in. But the Bone has a job for Fern to do, and the warning Fern received from Howard (the boy she was switched with is hard to follow where the Bone is taking her. Fern learns about herself as she lives her adventure and finds out just how special she is.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5If you like books full of mystery and adventure, then I am sure that you would like this book alot.