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

Howe, James

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0689839391 ISBN 13: 9780689839399

Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2002

Synopsis

Horace and Morris, but mostly Dolores, are back again for another uproarious adventure. When the three best friends decide to try out for the school chorus together, they're shocked when Dolores (who can only sing notes that no one has ever heard before) is the only one who doesn't make the cut. After all, they've always done everything together.
Once Horace and Morris start chorus practice, they're so busy that they don't have time to go exploring or climb trees with Dolores anymore. Feeling left out and alone, Dolores decides to take 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: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0689839391
• ISBN 13: 9780689839399
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Walrod Amy