Horace and Morris Join the Chorus (but what about Dolores?) (Horace and Morris and Dolores) - Softcover

Howe, James

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1416906169 ISBN 13: 9781416906162

Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2005

Synopsis

Best friends Horace, Morris, and Dolores do everything together. So when they try out for the chorus and Dolores (who sings notes no one has ever heard before) doesn't get in, she feels hurt and angry and -- not like Dolores at all -- sorry for herself. But mostly she feels lonely, with her friends too busy rehearsing to have time to share adventures with her. So Dolores does what she does best and takes matters into her own hands. But can she prove to Moustro Provolone that there's a place for every kind of voice in the chorus?

About this title

About the Author:

James Howe is the author of more than ninety books for young readers. Bunnicula, coauthored by his late wife Deborah and published in 1979, is considered a modern classic of children’s literature. The author has written six highly popular sequels, along with the spinoff series Tales from the House of Bunnicula and Bunnicula and Friends. Among his other books are picture books such as Horace and Morris but Mostly Dolores and beginning reader series that include the Pinky and Rex and Houndsley and Catina books. He has also written for older readers. The Misfits, published in 2001, inspired the antibullying initiative No Name-Calling Week, as well as three sequels, Totally Joe, Addie on the Inside, and Also Known as Elvis. A common theme in James Howe’s books from preschool through teens is the acceptance of difference and being true to oneself. Visit him online at JamesHowe.com.

Amy Walrod won the Golden Kite Award for The Little Red Hen Makes a Pizza. Her first picture book for Atheneum was the bestselling Horace and Morris But Mostly Dolores. She lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

From AudioFile:

Moustro Provolone knows talent when he hears it and makes fine choices, or so he thinks, for the school chorus. Neither chosen for the chorus nor willing to be in the band or audience, Dolores feels hurt, angry, and sorry for herself until she takes control of the situation by writing an important letter. Even the Moustro comes to understand that "all God's children got a place in the chorus." Bright and spirited mouse voices, entertaining musical solos, and perfect sound effects from the school music room round out this fine recording. While listening, savor the humor of Amy Walrod's illustrations. A.R. © AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

About this edition

• Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1416906169
• ISBN 13: 9781416906162
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Walrod Amy