Further adventures of Homer Price, including those in which a juke box sets the whole town singing against its will and in which a mad scientist develops weeds that overrun the town.
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By west
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I loved the silly stories of Centerburg as a kid and hoped that my nine-year-old nephew would not find the material too dated to understand. No worries! He laughs out loud at the complicated adventures that ensnare Homer Price and his friends. I'm pleased that he's enjoying a book that enlarges his vocabulary and his ideas about life way back in the mid-twentieth century.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By JLind555
Format:Hardcover
This is a great sequel to the original "Homer Price". Homer and his friends are off on more wacky adventures, each one funnier than the last. The final story, in which Homer and his fellow citizens are literally dancing all over town, is one of the most hilarious children's tales ever written. McCloskey had magic in his writing pen and his drawing pencil; it's hard to say which are better, the stories or the illustrations. Suffice to say that they all add up to a wonderful book for young folks. Highly recommended.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The Adventures of Homer Price in the quaint town of Centerburg are flat out hilarious. Homer's uncle Hercules quickly sets the tone of disbelief by spinning some yarns that have just enough "truth" to them to be plausible. This is a truly a story of the American Scene in a time when people entertained themselves by gabbing with one another and singing songs together instead of hiding in the basement watching videos. Good old timey values like hucksterism, lying, and cheating face the good natured community of Centerburg and sometimes turn it upside down. Strange things happen in Centerburg, and the curious Homer Price is going to get to the bottom of it. Robert McClosky is also one of our finest illustrators and his lively drawings add texture and background to the story. Highly Recommeded.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful Stories
A collection of simple, fun and silly stories from another time! My boys all loved listening to the description of life in a small town with Homer Price as the hero. Read more
Published 14 days ago by Steph
4.0 out of 5 stars
A small town where odd things happen
In the second book of Homer Price's adventures, we learn the location of his town of Centerburg--Ohio, just 15 1/2 miles from the Indiana line--and not only renew our acquaintance... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Chrijeff
3.0 out of 5 stars
hokey but fun
My Hubby had this book as a kid, and was always talking about the 100 foot ragweed trees. When I saw it here, and it was only a penny, how could I resist? Read more
Published 17 months ago by Karen
4.0 out of 5 stars
Life as a kid in mid-Ohio in mid twentieth century
Children and old people are mutually attracted to each other and if it is a small town with a town park they have a ready made meeting place. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Melvin Anderson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Book for Children
This is a great read-aloud book for children. The stories are entertaining. Each chapter is its own little story. Children and adults alike will love it.
Published on December 27, 2010 by Snookums
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must read book.
I have loved these stories since my early childhood. In an age of [...]on the TV and movies. These stories will delight children young and old and make you wish you were born back... Read more
Published on November 5, 2007 by Love to Read
5.0 out of 5 stars
Homer Price is back...
Centerburg Tales is the second book to hold stories about Homer Price and friends. The first four stories are tales from Grandpa Hercules, an old man known for his tall tales. Read more
Published on September 19, 2003 by Michael Valdivielso
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is a lot of fun
The adventures of Homer, Freddie and their friends are a lot of fun to read. You'll laugh when Dulcey Dooner, the town grouch, receives an inheritance from a relative who'd been an... Read more
Published on January 4, 2000
5.0 out of 5 stars
An absolute gem......
I read this book and many others by this author over 30 years ago, and my nephew is a current fan. He can't read enough of them. Read more
Published on June 3, 1999
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful read, neat characters, made me want to visit.
I read this book when I was 9 years old, I recommend this book for my nieces and nephew. Henry Reed is an interesting and enterprising character with many adventures to share.
Published on July 30, 1998
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