Henry And Mudge And The Wild Wind: Ready-To-Read Level 2 (Paper) [Paperback]

Cynthia Rylant (Author), Suçie Stevenson (Illustrator)

Book Description

Series: Henry and Mudge

Henry and his 180-pound dog Mudge are best friends forever. And in this twelfth book of their adventures they face wind, thunder, and lightning.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 3 --This 12th book will please Henry and Mudge's many fans. The story is sure to strike a familiar note with many children--a fear of thunderstorms. These storms make Henry and Mudge downright jumpy; the boy whistles and Mudge whines, paces, and tries to hide (a difficult task for any BIG dog). Henry's father comes to the rescue by inventing a game. The subtle added detail of Mudge shedding fur during the storm is typical of Stevenson's humorous additions to these stories. Beginning readers are sure to hope for another dozen books about this duo. --Gale W. Sherman, Pocatello Public Library, ID
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Kirkus Reviews

Not only the wind but the thunder and lightning send the boy and his dog scurrying for home, where Mudge whines as he circles the kitchen table and Henry whistles the same tunes over and over to keep up his courage. His parents, sipping tea in the middle, ``just looked at each other,'' while Dad creates a diversion: When the lights go out and Mudge hides his head in the couch, he suggests that Henry play the game of ``Crawling-Though-the-Enemy- Lines,'' braving the ``cannon'' he can hear as he makes his way through the dining room with a flashlight to rescue Mudge from the ``enemy couch.'' The 12th totally disarming picture of this nice family solving everyday problems with imagination and a sense of fun. And Stevenson's illustrations are as lively and comical as ever. (Easy reader. 4-8) -- Copyright ©1993, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 40 pages
• Publisher: Simon Spotlight (May 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0689808380
• ISBN-13: 978-0689808388
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #312,207 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #86 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Authors & Illustrators, A-Z > ( R ) > Rylant, Cynthia

More About the Author

Cynthia Rylant is the author of numerous distinguished novels and picture books for young readers. In addition to her beginning-reader series: Henry and Mudge, Poppleton, and Mr. Putter and Tabby, as well as her Cobble Street Cousins early-chapter series, she is also the author of the Newbery Medal-winning Missing May, the Newbery Honor Book A Fine White Dust, and two Caldecott Honor-winning picture books.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mudge is a must!, April 9, 2000

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S. Sayers - See all my reviews

This review is from: Henry And Mudge And The Wild Wind: Ready-To-Read Level 2 (Paper) (Paperback)

Henry and his dog,Mudge must overcome their fears of a summer thunder storm. Henry tries to calm himself by whistling. Mudge whines, walks in circles, hides in the bathroom and even sticks his head between the couch cushions! This book is fun to read and has adorable illustrations. Mudge is a favorite in our household.

5.0 out of 5 stars Henry and Mudge adn the Wild Wind, December 18, 2010

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This review is from: Henry And Mudge And The Wild Wind: Ready-To-Read Level 2 (Paper) (Paperback)

I purchased this book for my son at his request. He had it on his Christmas list. He loves this set of books. Well worth the money.

4.0 out of 5 stars We love Henry and Mudge!, March 16, 2003

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This review is from: Henry And Mudge And The Wild Wind: Ready-To-Read Level 2 (Paper) (Paperback)

Henry and Mudge continue to be some of our favorite book characters. My daughter, age 3, especially loves this wonderful book series, although my son, now 7, seems to be growing out of them just a bit. _Henry and Mudge and the Wild Wind_ is not our favorite Henry and Mudge book by any means (we like most the first four, dealing with the seasons of the year), but it fits the familiar format. Henry and Mudge find themselves outside when a summer storm approaches, and beat it for home, since both are a bit afraid of thunderstorms. At home, Mom and Dad make the home safe and cosy by closing windows and making hot chocolate. Although Henry is cajoled into playing a fun pretend game with Dad (a little too war-like for my tastes, though), Mudge can't quite be convinced that thunder isn't scary, but it all comes out OK in the end as they venture out in the fresh clean air after the rainstorm has passed. Although I can understand the book's attempt at making possibly scary things like thunderstorms less scary by showing children that others are afraid also, why put that thought in their heads at all? I'd rather my children enjoy Nature in all her aspects.