Synopsis
Dogs bark, children scramble out of the way, and adults hurry to clear the streets of Dinkerwink for Mr. McCurry Brogan Howlweister, the crotchety old man who comes into town every Thursday to buy his weekly supplies. His constant scowl and legendary ill-temper have earned him the nickname “the Grump.” Dinkerwinkians big and small, young and old, and four-legged and feathered all try to avoid him as much as possible. That is, all Dinkerwinkians except little Lydia. Although Lydia cannot hear or speak, her powers of observation and the compassion she has for others are obvious. She has never heard anyone call Mr. McCurry Brogan Howlweister “the Grump” and simply sees him as the man with the upside-down smile, a man who needs a friend to help turn it right-side up. This story of compassion and love in action will delight children and families with its richly detailed illustrations and eccentric characters.
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About the Author
Mark Ludy is the author and illustrator of The Farmer. He lives in Longmont, Colorado.
Reviews
Gr 2-4-In the village of Dinkerwink, the wealthy Mr. McCurry Brogan Howlweister has long been referred to as "the Grump." The streets clear on Thursday when he does his weekly shopping at the store run by the parents of Lydia, a little deaf girl, a "picture of innocence" who "knew the sweetness of love." One by one, small gifts arrive on the Grump's doorstep. He catches Lydia leaving the third gift, her beloved doll, and is reformed. Ludy's luscious illustrations surpass his well-intentioned text. Rich with detail (check out the book titles in the man's house), color, and texture, the art invites a second look while the text has a cloying simplicity. The Grump could be read to groups wishing to explore the power of kindness to cure curmudgeons.-Jody McCoy, The Bush School, Seattle, WA
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