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The Z Was Zapped
Author Chris Van Allsburg
Illustrator Chris Van Allsburg
Genre Children's, Fantasy novel
Publisher Houghton Mifflin
Publication date
1987
Publication placeUnited States
Media typePrint ( hardcover)
ISBN 0-395-44612-0
OCLC 248741285
Preceded by The Stranger 
Followed by Two Bad Ants 

The Z Was Zapped ( ISBN  0-395-44612-0) is a picture book by the American author Chris Van Allsburg originally published in 1987 by Houghton Mifflin. The book tells the story "in 26 acts", each showing how each letter in the alphabet caught some bad luck. [1] The artwork has a stark look by using black and white pencil drawings. Each destruction of the letters take place on a proscenium theater stage.

Examples:

  • The A was in an avalanche.
  • The B was badly bitten.
  • The C was cut to ribbons.
  • The Z was zapped.

References

  1. ^ Sorensen, Marilou (July 18, 1989). "Delectable drawings make ABC book a treat". The Deseret News. Retrieved 18 November 2011.