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Lynley Dodd is an award-winning author/illustrator enormously popular for her rhyming stories of the memorable Hairy Maclary, Slinky Malinki, Schnitzel Von Krumm - and many others! She worked as a teacher before beginning to write her own books in 1974. Lynley lives in New Zealand.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful, January 5, 2002

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"lindilooh" (Western Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hairy Maclary Scattercat (Gold Star First Readers) (Library Binding)

This is a delightful book, the language is great and the pictures wonderful. Most of Lynley Dodd's regular characters such as Slinki Malinki and Scarface Claw make an appearance as Hairy Maclary bounces along through the pages in a boisterous mood. I love reading this one to my three year old niece. The words have a real rhythm to them and the story has just enough suspense to keep little ones interested. I have not yet read a Lynley Dodd book that I don't like - but this one is a real favourite!

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Like all Lynley Dodd - great, March 23, 2000

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saliero (NSW Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hairy Maclary-Scattercat (Gold star first readers) (Library Binding)

We've been reading this, the hairy MacLary and other Lynley Dodd books for 5 years now....started when my son was about 18 months, and still going strong! There is as much in the language for a 6 year old starting to read on their own as for the shared experience with younger children.

Lynley Dodd and Margaret Mahy MUST be New Zealand National Treasures.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Another great Hairy Maclary book, September 18, 1999

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This review is from: Hairy Maclary-Scattercat (Gold star first readers) (Library Binding)

Great rhymes, wonderful words ("bumptious and bustly"...) and a fun, simple tale. A real favouite of my two year old. Another great children's book from a superb author. Highly recommended.

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5.0 out of 5 stars "Read Again!"
Our 4 and 3 year old children love all the books with Scarface Claw, the toughest tom in town! We read them over and over again. If your kids love cats, they'll love these books.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, even when read again & again
This book was a 1st birthday gift from a relative in Australia. It's definitly me favorite to read her over, and over, and OVER again. Endlessly. Read more