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Synopsis
"One after another, five prisoners before the bench beg to be released on the grounds that they did not know they were breaking the law, they only reported what they saw...Told in wonderfully humorous illustrations and verse, with an ending that is a perfect climax to the suspenseful buildup."-Starred, Booklist
A horrible thing is coming this way
Creeping closer day by day--
Its eyes are scary,
Its tail is hairy...
I tell you, Judge, we all better pray!
Anxious prisoner after anxious prisoner echoes and embellishes this cry, but always in vain. The fiery old Judge, impatient with such foolish nonsense, calls them scoundrels, ninnyhammers, and throws them all in jail. But in the end, Justice is done--and the Judge is gone. Head first!
Harve Zemach's cumulative verse tale is so infectious that children won't be able to avoid memorizing it. And Margot Zemach's hilarious pictures are brimming with vitality as well as color.
A horrible thing is coming this way
Creeping closer day by day--
Its eyes are scary,
Its tail is hairy...
I tell you, Judge, we all better pray!
Anxious prisoner after anxious prisoner echoes and embellishes this cry, but always in vain. The fiery old Judge, impatient with such foolish nonsense, calls them scoundrels, ninnyhammers, and throws them all in jail. But in the end, Justice is done--and the Judge is gone. Head first!
Harve Zemach's cumulative verse tale is so infectious that children won't be able to avoid memorizing it. And Margot Zemach's hilarious pictures are brimming with vitality as well as color.
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Review
"One after another, five prisoners before the bench beg to be released on the grounds that they did not know they were breaking the law, they only reported what they saw...Told in wonderfully humorous illustrations and verse, with an ending that is a perfect climax to the suspenseful buildup." --Starred, Booklist
From Publishers Weekly
The Caldecott Honor book about an unjust judge who gets a richly deserved reward. A Michael di Capua Book. Ages 3-up.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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The Judge: An Untrue Tale
Published by
Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR), 1969
ISBN 10: 0374339600
ISBN 13: 9780374339609
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Seller: Bay State Book Company, North Smithfield, RI, U.S.A.
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Condition: good. Zemach, Margot (illustrator). The book is in good condition with all pages and cover intact, including the dust jacket if originally issued. The spine may show light wear. Pages may contain some notes or highlighting, and there might be a "From the library of" label. Boxed set packaging, shrink wrap, or included media like CDs may be missing. Seller Inventory # BSM.1GKF0
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The Judge : An Untrue Tale
Published by
Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 1969
ISBN 10: 0374339600
ISBN 13: 9780374339609
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Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Zemach, Margot (illustrator). Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 19160120-6
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The Judge : An Untrue Tale
Published by
Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 1969
ISBN 10: 0374339600
ISBN 13: 9780374339609
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Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Zemach, Margot (illustrator). Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 38225545-75
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The Judge: An Untrue Tale
Published by
Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR), 1969
ISBN 10: 0374339600
ISBN 13: 9780374339609
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Seller: -OnTimeBooks-, Phoenix, AZ, U.S.A.
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Condition: good. Zemach, Margot (illustrator). A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail. Seller Inventory # OTV.0374339600.G
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The Judge: An Untrue Tale
Published by
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ISBN 10: 0374339600
ISBN 13: 9780374339609
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Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Zemach, Margot (illustrator). Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0374339600I5N01
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The Judge: An Untrue Tale
Published by
Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR), 1969
ISBN 10: 0374339600
ISBN 13: 9780374339609
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Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Zemach, Margot (illustrator). Former library book; Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0374339600I5N11
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The Judge: An Untrue Tale
Published by
Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR), 1969
ISBN 10: 0374339600
ISBN 13: 9780374339609
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Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Zemach, Margot (illustrator). Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0374339600I5N01
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The Judge: An Untrue Tale
Published by
Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR), 1969
ISBN 10: 0374339600
ISBN 13: 9780374339609
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Hardcover
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Zemach, Margot (illustrator). Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0374339600I5N10
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The judge, an untrue tale.
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Farrar, Straus and Giroux, New York, 1969
ISBN 10: 0374339600
ISBN 13: 9780374339609
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Seller: Inkberry Books, Niwot, CO, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Zemach, Margot (illustrator). [46] p. col. illus. 21 x 26 cm. ; 6th printing 1986. Seller Inventory # 110574
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The Judge: An Untrue Tale
Published by
Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR), 1969
ISBN 10: 0374339600
ISBN 13: 9780374339609
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Seller: The Warm Springs Book Company, Fremont, CA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Zemach, Margot (illustrator). A near fine copy in a very good price clipped mylar protected DJ. 3rd printing (1975). DJ has some wear, rubbing to the spine and spine ends, chipping and small closed tears. The front book board has a trace of discoloration due to the publisher's Caldecott Award sticker on the front panel of the DJ. previous owner's gift inscription on the top front corner of the endpaper. Illustrated in color. Oblong 8vo; 48 pages. Seller Inventory # 29500