Punk Farm
 Cover for Punk Farm | |
| Author | Jarrett J. Krosoczka |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Jarrett J. Krosoczka |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Publisher | Knopf Books for Young Readers |
Publication date | April 26, 2005 |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover) |
| Pages | 40 pp |
| ISBN | 0-375-82429-4 (hardcover, first edition, Knoph) |
| OCLC | 56355962 |
| [E] 22 | |
| LC Class | PZ7.K935 Pu 2005 |
Punk Farm is a children's book by Jarrett J. Krosoczka, published on April 26, 2005 by Knopf Books for Young Readers. Soensha, a Japanese publisher, plans on publishing a Japanese edition of the book. A sequel book, Punk Farm on Tour, was released on October 9, 2007.
A theatrical film adaptation based on the book is in the works by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Plot introduction
Krosoczka's book tells the story of five farm animals— Sheep, Pig, Chicken, Goat and Cow—who are an underground rock band, perform a punk cover of "Old MacDonald had a Farm" while Farmer Joe is asleep.
Awards and nominations
- The book was one of Child Magazine's "Best Books of the Year" in 2005.
- It was also a Texas 2 by 2 Reading List Book and a Miami Herald "Best Book of the Year"
- It was recommended by NY1, The Boston Globe, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, The Wichita Eagle, and The Associated Press.
- It received a starred review by Kirkus Reviews.
- Punk Farm has also been nominated for the following state awards:
- WEMTA Golden Archer Award, Wisconsin's state book award
- Mitten Award, Michigan's state book award
- Volunteer State Book Award, Tennessee's state award
Film adaptation
In April 2006, DreamWorks Animation had the rights to develop a computer animated film adaptation.[1]
In June 2011, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer announced that it is developing a computer-animated film based on the book. David Silverman, the director of The Simpsons Movie and co-director of Monsters, Inc., will direct the feature.[2] A release date and the cast for the film is currently unknown.
References
- ↑ "DreamWorks Animation Gets Ready to Rock With 'Punk Farm'" (Press release). DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. 2006-04-06. Retrieved 2011-02-12.
- ↑ Kilday, Gregg (2011-06-08). "MGM to Develop 'Punk Farm' Animated Movie". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2011-06-09.
External links
- Punk Farm's official site (requires Macromedia Shockwave)
- Jarrett J. Krosoczka's official site (requires Macromedia Shockwave)
- ^ Random House page
- Amazon.com entry
- Characters' home at MySpace.com
- Punk Farm at the Big Cartoon DataBase