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The Abominables (US) by Ibbotson, Eva is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is The Abominables (US) about?
Renowned literary great Eva Ibbotson delivers a final novel in her classic, much-loved style. A previously unpublished work from this favorite author, The Abominables follows a family of yetis who are forced, by tourism, to leave their home in the Himalayas and make their way across Europe to a possible new home. Siblings Con and Ellen shepherd the yetis along their eventful journey, with the help of Perry, a good-natured truck driver. Through a mountain rescue in the Alps and a bullfight in Spain, the yetis at last find their way to an ancestral estate in Englandonly to come upon a club of voracious hunters who have set their sights on the most exotic prey of all: the Abominable Snowmen. Briskly funny and full of incident, The Abominables is vintage Ibbotson. With unforgettable characters and thoughtful messages about the environment and advocacy, its a generous last gift to her many devoted fans. Praise for The Abominables STARRED REVIEW S "A satiric farewell from a favorite author." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review "A memorable finale to a treasured body of work." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review "The novel is full of whimsy, charm, and sly humor. The yetis will tug
Who reads The Abominables (US)?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Ibbotson, Eva
- Publisher
- Amulet Books
- Published
- 2013
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781613125151
- Category
- nonfiction
- Subjects
- Fiction, Fantasy, Children'S
- Rating
- 3.8 / 5 (547 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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