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Synopsis
Why does the weekend seem to go so fast? It's Saturday and the boy in this book has a lot to do. There are crimes to commit (stealing warm biscuits from the kitchen), chores to be done (mowing his bedroom garden), and torture to endure (getting a haircut from a wizard). But there's fun to be had, too, such as growing icicles in the living room or roasting marshmallows with his pet unicorn. Rob Jackson, author of Animal Mischief, describes the weekend antics of a boy in this comical collection of poems featuring zany illustrations by Mark Beech.
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About the Author
Rob Jackson is a writer and scientist at Duke University, who studies plants and animals all over the world. At home, he watches his three sons cause mischief along with the family's goat, pheasants, chickens, and dog. He lives in Durham, North Carolina.
Mark Beech has illustrated a number of books for children. He lives in London, England.
Reviews
Grade 2–5—Twenty poems describe a boy's weekend, from sleeping late on Saturday morning to being rudely awakened by the ringing alarm the following Monday. There's fun (like a visit to a fair: "Ring toss and rodeo, World's fattest man!/Clowns with balloons and kazoos"); chores ("Cut the grass/It grows again/Rake the leaves/It blows again/Shovel snow/It snows again…"); haircuts; interrogations from parents; and more. While set in the present, the pictures depict an old-fashioned world without a TV or video game in sight, and a visit to Grandma's big old house is considered a great treat. Most of the poems are appealing, with touches of genuine humor. They lack the seemingly effortless flow and simplicity of Prelutsky's best work, but Beech's funny and colorful art enhances the verses nicely; his watercolor and ink illustrations bring some of the boy's ideas to life in a wonderfully exaggerated way. While not an essential purchase, the selections will appeal to fans of light verse.—Lauralyn Persson, Wilmette Public Library, IL
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Weekend Mischief
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Highlights Press, c/o Highlights for Children, Inc., 2010
ISBN 10: 1590784944
ISBN 13: 9781590784945
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Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Beech, Mark (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 # 2716034-6
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Weekend Mischief
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Word Song, Honesdale, PA, 2010
ISBN 10: 1590784944
ISBN 13: 9781590784945
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Seller: Valley Books, AMHERST, MA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Beech, Mark (illustrator). First Prinitng. 31pp. Color illustrations by Mark Beech. Photos on request. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Seller Inventory # 080663
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Hardcover. Condition: Used Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Beech, Mark (illustrator). Dust Jacket is wrapped in mylar Brodart covering, which is removable. Light wear to cover, slightly bumped corners, pages clean and unmarked. Firefly sells new and used books through our store front. We try to add a detailed description to as many titles as possible. If you have questions regarding this title, please contact us. Photos available on request. Seller Inventory # 332539
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Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Beech, Mark (illustrator). The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way. Seller Inventory # 1590784944-7-1
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Beech, Mark (illustrator). Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G1590784944I4N10
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hardcover. Condition: Good. Beech, Mark (illustrator). exlibrary hardcover book with dust jacket, usual library markings, has some light wear throughout. Seller Inventory # mon0000027219