Dodsworth in London (A Dodsworth Book) - Hardcover

Egan, Tim

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0547138164 ISBN 13: 9780547138169

Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers, 2009

Synopsis

Dodsworth and his duck have just arrived
in London via hot air balloon.
There is so much to see!
Double-decker buses!
Palaces!
Fog!

But a crowded bus stop leads to a hilarious case of
mistaken identity and . . . a lost duck.
Time to call in Scotland Yard?

About this title

About the Author:

Tim Egan is the author and illustrator of several offbeat and humorous tales for children. Born in New Jersey, Tim moved to California to attend the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. He still lives in southern California with his wife, Ann, and their two sons. To learn more about Tim Egan, visit his Web site at www.timegan.com.

From School Library Journal:

Kindergarten-Grade 2—In this short chapter book, Dodsworth and his friend, a duck, continue their travels, this time arriving in London via hot-air balloon. They make a ruckus in a pub and become separated when the duck (in his little beret) boards a bus without Dodsworth. A case of mistaken identity drives the rest of the story, as a different duck—the Queen's duck, in fact (in a different hat, with an English accent)—enters the scene. Egan's short, pithy sentences may appear appropriate for beginning readers, but the vocabulary and deadpan humor give it away as a book for adults to enjoy with children. The charming drawings, which include a menagerie of supporting characters and famous London landmarks, are drawn in muted colors and have a 1940s feel. For a retro read, pair this with Miroslav Sasek's This Is London (Universe, 2004).—Lisa Egly Lehmuller, St. Patrick's Catholic School, Charlotte, NC
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About this edition

• Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0547138164
• ISBN 13: 9780547138169
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 48
• Illustrator: Egan Tim