Five o'clock Charlie [Paperback]

Marguerite Henry (Author), Wesley Dennis (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1995

Charlie's not old! So what if he's 28 and most people consider that a little old for a horse. When his rheumatism isn't acting up, he's as frisky as any young colt. And he's certainly not ready for retirement. Charlie can tackle any tough job that comes his way.

Unfortunately, Mr. Spinks, Charlie's owner, doesn't quite agree. So he makes Charlie take a permanent, though well-deserved, vacation. Poor Charlie is bored to death!

But then Charlie discovers there is something he can do. Maybe retirement isn't so boring after all!?!

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Charlie's not old! So what if he's 28 and most people consider that a little old for a horse. When his rheumatism isn't acting up, he's as frisky as any young colt. And he's certainly not ready for retirement. Charlie can tackle any tough job that comes his way.

Unfortunately, Mr. Spinks, Charlie's owner, doesn't quite agree. So he makes Charlie take a permanent, though well-deserved, vacation. Poor Charlie is bored to death!

But then Charlie discovers there is something he can do. Maybe retirement isn't so boring after all!?!

About the Author

Marguerite Henry is the beloved author of such classic horse stories as King of the Wind, Misty of Chincoteague, and Stormy: Misty's Foal, all of which are available in Aladdin paperback editions.

WESLEY DENNIS is best known for his illustrations in collaboration with author Marguerite Henry. Together they published 15 books

Product Details

• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Aladdin (April 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0689718713
• ISBN-13: 978-0689718717
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.6 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #730,944 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Marguerite Henry is the beloved author of such classic horse stories as King of the Wind, Misty of Chincoteague, and Stormy: Misty's Foal, all of which are available in Aladdin paperback editions.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Favorite for years, April 19, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Five o'clock Charlie (Paperback)

This was my favorite childhood story and I recently told my college roommate about it. As a wonderful gift to me she ordered the book as my Christmas present. I was so happy I cried. This is a wonderful story. Lighthearted and inspiring, I recommend it to any young child in your life, and you might want to read it yourself.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Charlie finds he can do something important., August 5, 1998

By 

Alexa Silverman ([e-mail]) (Alexandria, Virginia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Five O'Clock Charlie (Turtleback)

Charlie,the work horse was retired by his master who said Charlie was too old to work. In fact, everybody said he was too old. Everyone, that is, except Charlie. He is lonely in his pasture where nothing grows but thistles and chickweed. He is bored and hungry. He remembers the old days when he used to get treats from the tavern cook, Birdie, and escapes from his pasture each day at five o'clock to return to the inn. There he finds that he can still be useful and important, even though he no longer can pull wagons or a plow.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best book I read when I was young!, February 10, 2006

By 

Carole Weaver - See all my reviews

This review is from: Five o'clock Charlie (Paperback)

I'm 47 and I still remember reading this when I was a child. I just fell in love with Charlie and have always wanted a horse like him that would stick his head in the kitchen window. I went on to read Misty and Stormy, Misty's Foal when I got a little older but Charlie never left my heart. A great read with terrific illistrations your kids will remember for years to come!!