Fast N' Snappy - Hardcover

Schnetzler, Pattie L.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1575055392 ISBN 13: 9781575055398

Publisher: Carolrhoda Books, 2004

Synopsis

Fast the alligator and Snappy the frog, the best pardner a Hop-to-It Express rider ever had, speed west with an important letter from President A. Blinkin while Gila Joe and his snakes try to stop them at every turn.

About this title

From School Library Journal:

Kindergarten-Grade 3-Fast (an alligator) is a dedicated "Hop-to-It Express" rider and Snappy (a frog) is his faithful steed. President Blinkin gives them an important letter to deliver to the good citizens of Cactus Gulch, and they are soon on their way. Gila Joe and his band of desperado snakes try several stereotypical old-western-movie ploys to stop them. Luckily, the cavalry arrives just in time to save the day. The story and the bright acrylic cartoons are equally lighthearted and formulaic. The animal characters and desert backdrops are colorful and humorous. Schnetzler finishes off with a brief yet interesting history of the Pony Express. This silly spoof makes an entertaining teaser to open the door to the topic. For a more complete treatment of the subject for younger children, see Cheryl Harness's They're Off! The Story of the Pony Express (S & S, 1996).-Donna Cardon, Provo City Library, UT
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About this edition

• Publisher: Carolrhoda Books
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1575055392
• ISBN 13: 9781575055398
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 40
• Illustrator: Manning Jane