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Country
  
United States

Genre
  
Childrens literature

Language
  
English

Punk Farm movie poster

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.

Contents

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A theatrical film adaptation based on the book is in the works by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.

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Plot introduction

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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.[1]
  • 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.

    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. A release date and the cast for the film is currently unknown.

    References

    Punk Farm Wikipedia
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