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The Man in the Ceiling
Book • 1995
The Man in the Ceiling follows the life of Jimmy Jibbett, a 10-and-a-half-year-old boy who is passionate about drawing comics.
The story delves into Jimmy's family life, including his parents and two sisters, and his struggles to find acceptance and understanding for his creative endeavors.
The book also introduces Uncle Lester, a creator of Broadway musicals, who serves as a supportive figure in Jimmy's life.
The narrative explores themes of perseverance, failure, and the development of creative sensibility, all presented with Feiffer's characteristic humor and use of figurative language.
The story delves into Jimmy's family life, including his parents and two sisters, and his struggles to find acceptance and understanding for his creative endeavors.
The book also introduces Uncle Lester, a creator of Broadway musicals, who serves as a supportive figure in Jimmy's life.
The narrative explores themes of perseverance, failure, and the development of creative sensibility, all presented with Feiffer's characteristic humor and use of figurative language.
