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The story of a boy's search for his grandmother as he is transported on a magical journey through nighttime NY City. For his birthday, Grandma sent him a crystal globe of the city where she lives. Late that night, he woke to find a full moon glowing in a starry sky. To Grandma's,Ó he shouted. The globe/moon pulls him along to sweeping vistas. From the spiraling towers of Saint Patrick's Cathedral, to the grand lions on the steps of the public library, to the heights of the Chrysler Building & other wondrous sights, he encounters the city's jeweled architecture & many delightful denizens -- arriving just in time for a huge celebration atop a famous green lady in the harbor. Wilcox's exquisite B&W illustrations take readers on a breathtaking ride over NY City.Wilcox, Brian is the author of 'Full Moon', published 2004 under ISBN 9780756777623 and ISBN 0756777623.
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