Two Hot Dogs With Everything [Paperback]

Paul/ Jessell, Tim (ILT) Haven (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Random House Childrens Books (April 24, 2007)
• ASIN: B001E1EK8C
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

More About the Author

Paul Haven is a veteran foreign correspondent and the author of two children's novels, "Two Hot Dogs With Everything" and "The Seven Keys of Balabad." A native of New York City, he has worked for The Associated Press around the world, including postings in Venezuela, Colombia, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Spain. He has covered the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, and most recently reported on Haiti's devastating 2010 earthquake. He is currently the news cooperative's chief of bureau in Havana, Cuba, where he lives with his wife and two children.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars another winner, March 24, 2008

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Eileen Barton "Questioning Reader" (Chicago) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Two Hot Dogs With Everything (Paperback)

My eight year old baseball nut of a grandson read this cover to cover yesterday as he traveled with his family to Arizona for camping and a couple of spring training games. Given its length, his parents thought it would keep him busy for a couple of days. Not so.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Teacher's Grade: A-, May 16, 2007

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N. Bilmes "bookaholic" (Vernon, CT United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Two Hot Dogs With Everything (Paperback)

I'm always on the lookout for a good story to read aloud to my 2nd graders, and this one fit the bill. Haven's engaging and quirky characters, combined with the baseball setting, and mysterious goings on made for a lively read that generated a lot of enthusiasm. Parts of this book reminded me of Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, while other parts reminded me of Shoeless Joe.

A good story to read aloud, and a perfect one for sports-minded 4-7th graders to relish.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sure to Be a Classic, August 16, 2006

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J. J. Buck (Pepperell, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Two Hot Dogs with Everything (Hardcover)

This is simply a terrific book. Superb plot, colorful characters, beautifully written. It deserves to become a classic the likes of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Alice in Wonderland. My nine-year-old son couldn't put it down and suggested I read it as well. I did and I loved it. In fact, as soon as school starts I will be sharing it with my 2nd grade class. To a casual reader, it is a highly entertaining pageturner. To a teacher, it is more than a great read. It is rich with examples of fiction writing the way it should be. Hurray for Mr. Haven ... and a plea -- please write more!