Judge Benjamin: Superdog Gift

McInerney, Judith Whitelock

ISBN 10: 0823406024 ISBN 13: 9780823406029

Publisher: Holiday House, 1986

Synopsis

In this fifth "Judge Benjamin" book, the two-hundred pound St. Bernard's new mate, Agatha, saves the life of an elderly woman and gives birth to a litter of puppies just after Christmas

About this title

From School Library Journal:

Grade 4-6 McInerney's fifth Judge Benjamin novel is standard fare for the series. Here the St. Bernard and his mate Agatha Bliss once more enjoy a series of adventures, including pulling a sleigh to the school Christmas pageant, rescuing an elderly woman and having a litter of pups. They are aided and abetted in their endeavors by their owners, the O'Rileys. The story, like the earlier ones, is narrated by Judge Benjamin himself and is complemented by Morrill's pen line illustrations. Unfortunately, due to the episodic nature of the plot, The Superdog Gift never matches the drama of its immediate predecessor, The Superdog Surprise (Holiday, 1985). Still, slapstick humor and banter abound. This fast-paced story is as lightweight as it is lighthearted, but it will be enjoyed by dog lovers and Judge Benjamin fans. Ruth Reutter, Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, Ohio
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Holiday House
• Publication date: 1986
• ISBN 10: 0823406024
• ISBN 13: 9780823406029
• Binding: Library Binding
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Morrill Leslie