Borgel facts for kids
First edition
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| Author | Daniel Pinkwater |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Science fiction, Young adult novel |
| Publisher | Macmillan Publishers |
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Publication date
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April 1990 |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
| Pages | 170 pp (first edition, hardback) |
| ISBN | 0-02-774671-2 (first edition, hardback) |
| OCLC | 20489636 |
| LC Class | PZ7.P6335 Bo 1990 |
Borgel is an exciting children's book written by Daniel Pinkwater. It was first published in 1990. This story takes readers on a wild adventure through space and time!
Contents
What is Borgel About?
The story is told by a young boy named Melvin Spellbound. He joins his unique Uncle Borgel and their pet dog, Fafner, on an amazing journey. They travel through different parts of the universe and even through time! They visit many alternate realities, which are like different versions of our own world.
An Unexpected Detour
Their adventure begins on a special "Interstate Highway" that connects all these different realities. But then, something unexpected happens! Uncle Borgel gets separated from Melvin and Fafner. This happens because of a mischievous teleportation trick called a 'bilbok'.
Melvin and Fafner find themselves stranded at a roadside root beer stand. After waiting for a while, they decide to take charge. They get into Uncle Borgel's car and manage to find him again as they drive along.
New Friends and a Big Mystery
The three adventurers then stop at a public campsite to rest. Here, they meet a new friend named 'Pak Nfbnm*'. He prefers to be called 'Freddie'. Freddie claims to be an expert on popsicles. He is searching for an amazing, never-melting 'Great Popsicle'. He believes this popsicle keeps the entire Universe from falling apart!
To help Freddie, they get directions from a computer that looks like a giant popsicle. It tells them to find a gorilla named 'Glugo'. Glugo is special because he can talk and act like a human. He takes them to an island on the River Styx.
The Truth About Freddie
As their journey continues, they discover something surprising about Freddie. He is actually a Grivnizoid! Grivnizoids are shape-changing creatures that look a bit like cephalopods (like octopuses). Freddie is not just looking for a popsicle; he wants to gain incredible power.
Now, Melvin, Uncle Borgel, and Fafner must figure out how to stop Freddie. Can they prevent him from getting too powerful and save the world? You'll have to read the book to find out!
Where to Find Borgel
The original book Borgel is not printed anymore by itself. However, you can still read this exciting story!
It is available as part of a collection called 4 Fantastic Novels (ISBN: 978-0689834882). This book includes four popular stories by Daniel Pinkwater:
- Borgel
- Yobgorgle: Mystery Monster of Lake Ontario
- The Worms of Kukumlima
- The Snarkout Boys and the Baconburg Horror
Borgel was also reprinted in the United Kingdom in 1993. In the UK, it was given a different title: The Time Tourists.
