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Synopsis
"Milton and Morris, twins from England, survive shipwreck, squalor and sibling rivalry to become members of the court of Her Royal Majesty...Charmingly funny and original."-The New York Times.
"Thoroughly enjoyable."-Starred/School Library Journal
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Washed ashore after a shipwreck, two brothers are left to fend for themselves in New York. The boys comfort one another in a way familiar to all brothers: "You stink," says Milton; "So do you," replies Morris. Their fortunes rise and fall in comically rapid succession until an old man takes them under his wing and teaches them his trade--tailoring. When their benefactor dies, the resourceful brothers disguise themselves as old men and claim to be the tailor's relatives; they manage to quell their squabbling long enough to build a substantial business. A wealthy patron takes the boys abroad and presents them at court, where they are recognized by their true parents, who had survived the shipwreck after all. Although the book is long on plot and relies heavily on fantastic coincidences, Yorinks's droll storytelling talents are perfectly matched by Egielski's broadly theatrical paintings. The rollercoaster series of events abounds with ironic humor in this stylish and satisfying work. All ages.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From School Library Journal
Grade 2-4?The uproarious misadventures of quarrelsome twins as they make their way from Rotten's Home for Lost Boys to the Queen of England's court, squabbling all the while. A playful look at brotherly love, executed with a deadpan delivery and jolly good humor bursting from the illustrations.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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- PublisherFarrar, Straus and Giroux
- Publication date1991
- ISBN 10 0374455988
- ISBN 13 9780374455989
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages40
- IllustratorEgielski Richard
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Oh, Brother
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Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1991
ISBN 10: 0374455988
ISBN 13: 9780374455989
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Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Egielski, Richard (illustrator). Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included. Seller Inventory # T05O-00457
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Oh, Brother
Published by
Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1991
ISBN 10: 0374455988
ISBN 13: 9780374455989
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Softcover
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Egielski, Richard (illustrator). Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included. Seller Inventory # P12L-00688
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Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Egielski, Richard (illustrator). Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.4. Seller Inventory # G0374455988I5N00
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