When “Frip” was first released in 2000 by Villard, it did well, but it didn’t set any records. It was later released by McSweeney’s, too.

The Very Persistent Gappers of Frip is a fantastically funny, Junior Fiction fantasy story that teaches the world a lesson about kindness and community. The illustrations are hilariously peculiar.

"The Very Persistent Gappers of Frip" is purportedly for ages 6 and up, and in fighting to fit the old cliche "6 to 60," it ends up a hybrid that doesn't comfortably connect on any level. Based on ...

EXCLUSIVE- In-demand writer Mike Jones has closed his deal to adapt acclaimed fiction writer George Saunders' children's book The Very Persistent Gappers of Frip for MGM. Saunders will serve as a ...

MGM has acquired the rights to The Very Persistent Gappers of Frip, a children’s book by George Saunders, one of the preeminent short story authors of the 21 st century literary scene.

Mike Jones has closed a deal to write "The Very Persistent Gappers of Frip" for MGM based on the popular children's book by George Saunders.

The Very Persistent Gappers of Frip George Saunders. Villard Books, $23.95 (96pp) ISBN 978-0-375-50383-2 ...