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Publisher:
Greenwillow Books / Harper Trophy / HarperCollins |
Release
Date: 0060722169 |
ISBN:
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Format
Reviewed: Paperback |
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Genre:
Childrens fiction [Ages 9 12] |
Reviewed:
2004 |
Reviewer:
Jan Fields |
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The Midnight Horse
By Sid Fleischman
Illustrations
by Peter Sis
Touch
is a young orphan in search of himself. Is he a jinx? Did his father
leave him a legacy? Where will he end up? He ends up in the Crinklewood,
the home of 216 Fine Folks & 1 Infernal Grouch.
Touch immediately makes friends with two of the fine folks. Unfortunately,
the infernal grouch is Touchs dastardly great uncle, who most
decidedly does not want Touch to receive his legacy. It takes brains,
magic, and a whimsical ghost to save the day for Touch and his new
friends. The characters in this book are totally Sid Fleishman
eccentric and unique. The Peter Sis illustrations add spooky fun
with Great-Uncle Wiggleforth looking amazingly like Beetle Juice.
This book is fast paced and delightful, a great enticement for a
reluctant reader.
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