Henry and Mudge and the Long Weekend: The Eleventh Book of Their Adventures.

RYLANT, Cynthia.

ISBN 10: 0027780139 / ISBN 13: 9780027780130

Published by Bradbury Press, NY, 1992

About this Item

Illustrated by Sucie Stevenson. First printing. Short tear at the base of the front board, else fine in a very near fine (corresponding short edge tear at the base of the front panel) dust jacket.

Seller Inventory # 14222

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Henry and Mudge and the Long Weekend: The Eleventh Book of Their Adventures.
• Publisher: Bradbury Press, NY
• Publication Date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0027780139
• ISBN 13: 9780027780130
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Stevenson, Sucie
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Children's Literature

About this title

Synopsis

With a long wet weekend indoors ahead of them, Henry and Mudge turn themselves into brave knights and begin battles with imaginary dragons threatening their cardboard box castle. Jr Lib Guild.

Reviews

Kindergarten-Grade 3-- Henry might be bored at the beginning of . . . the Long Weekend , but readers won't be in any part of this book. In the eleventh book about Henry and Mudge, readers can again count on Rylant's flowing text and Stevenson's endearing pen-and-ink and watercolor illustrations to create a fine low-key story. Henry, Mudge, and Dad are bored and out of sorts with the ``February cranks,'' ``Winter grumples,'' and the ``Pre-spring meanies.'' Then Mom has an idea--they built a castle from stove and refrigerator boxes. This is a back-to-basics family book that not only belongs in beginning-to-read collections but also on parenting shelves--give it to adults looking for activities to keep children busy. An absolute winner focusing on family fun--no batteries or electricity needed!-- Gale W. Sherman, Pocatello Public Library, ID
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Making what must be a record for high quality and longevity in a series, the small boy and his large dog make an 11th appearance--this time in a story about a boring, wet weekend that's transformed by a creative family project. It's Mom's idea to build a castle from two appliance boxes; each bringing their own plans and dreams, she and Henry, Dad and Mudge throw themselves into construction, sending out for pizza when they get hungry. In a nice bit of economical plotting, Mom drops out on Sunday morning: the idea person doesn't always have the most follow-through, but it also frees her to be gratifyingly surprised by the splendid final result. Stevenson's illustrations are as merry and deft as ever, and a warm good time is had by all--especially the reader. (Easy reader. 4-8) -- Copyright ©1992, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.