Jamie and Angus Together [Hardcover]

Anne Fine (Author), Penny Dale (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: Jamie and Angus

The humorous adventures of a boy and his treasured toy bull continue in this sequel to a BOSTON GLOBE-HORN BOOK award winner.

One day Jamie is protecting his best friend Angus from a rambunctious friend, and the next he decides to try some activities that are "fun for one" — but how long will he be able to withstand his beloved toy’s hurt expression when he leaves him behind? The imaginative Jamie and his coveted Highland bull, endearing stars of the award-winning JAMIE AND ANGUS STORIES, return in six charming tales imbued with the gentle, dry humor of Anne Fine’s storytelling and Penny Dale’s illustrative warmth.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Fine renders another pitch-perfect transitional chapter book (younger for reading aloud) in this second book about a young boy and his richly imagined stuffed-toy friend. The two embark on six new everyday adventures: Jamie struggles to keep Angus safe from an overly bouncy playmate; dedicates a day to doing something completely different; and learns to paint angry eggs. Over the course of the book, Jamie develops. He goes from seeing Angus as his best friend in the whole wide world to gravely considering whether he is now too old for Angus. In each episode, spare yet vivid language captures Jamie's perspective while supplying humor for adult readers, such as his mother's reaction when she hears that Uncle Edward has taught Jamie a new activity: hold your breath till you turn blue and fall over. Soft pencil illustrations (not final in galley) capture Jamie's loving family and convey his deep friendship with Angus. Harold, Suzanne

Review

"*"It's wonderful stuff... bringing to life the real excitements and worries of small children." The Good Book Guide on The Jamie and Angus Stories (978-0-7445-9086-9) *"Gentle, perceptive and witty stories... perfect bedtime adventures." Carousel on The Jamie and Angus Stories" --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 112 pages
• Publisher: Candlewick (June 12, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0763633747
• ISBN-13: 978-0763633745
• Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 0.5 x 7.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,337,911 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect, October 7, 2010

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This is a great bedtime book for a four or five year-old. The stories are about Jamie's everyday life and relationships with his family and stuffed bull. They are clever, well-written, and sweet without being cloying or cutesy. Jamie's thoughts and feelings ring true, and my son adores these books.

3.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as the first., July 13, 2008

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My daughter loved the first Jamie and Angus book. In fact she still asks me to read her the chocolate story. However this second book isn't as memorable as the first. In the second book most of the stories have less to do with Jamie AND Angus and more to do with Jamie and what he does that day. One story has him talking to Angus for about a page before going on a walk with his family without Angus. I just didn't enjoy it near as much as the original.