One Big Happy: All the Dirt! [Paperback]

Rick Detorie (Author, Illustrator)

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Nantier Beall Minoustchine Publishing (March 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1561632805
• ISBN-13: 978-1561632800
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 8.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,752,349 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Rick Detorie grew up in Baltimore, Maryland, where he attended Loyola High School, and received a BFA degree from The Maryland Institute, College of Art. After moving to Los Angeles, he worked as an art director for an ad agency while selling cartoons on the side to various magazines. He's done dozens of humor books, has worked with Alvin and The Chipmunks, and has been doing the syndicated comic strip "One Big Happy" since 1988. "The Accidental Genius of Weasel High" is his first novel. He lives in Venice, California.

Customer Reviews

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ha! Ha! Ha!, August 10, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: One Big Happy: All the Dirt! (Paperback)

I have two of the One Big Happy books besides this one and plan to get the fourth. Ruthie is the funniest little girl. She reminds me of my nieces when they were little. The whole One Big Happy family make this cartoon a success. Rick has a hit with this cartoon family. I pick up the books and look at them over and over and there fresh and funny everytime. This book is as funny and entertaining as the other books. It is also nice to see how the cartoon strip started and has progressed.

5.0 out of 5 stars Ruthie Rules the Roost, December 1, 2009

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This review is from: One Big Happy: All the Dirt! (Paperback)

What a delightful treat to see the evolution of the Lombards, Ellen, Frank and Ruhie, 6 and Joe, 8 as well as the grandparents who are a vital part of the childrens' lives. Ruthie is one of the funniest characters in creation. She has a delightfully original view of the world and is a wonderfully realistic character, as is her brother Joe and their friend and neighbor, James.

Earl is an interesting character. He and Ruthie are classmates. He obviously has Asperger's Syndrome and is presented in a realistic and respectful way. Earl speaks in a pedantic style and talks endlessly about the details, models and intricacies of vaccuum cleaners. He is not socially marketable, but fortunately he is treated with tolerance and tolerance is a large part in making for a better world.

Rick Detorie is a genius. An absolute genius.