Over the Hedge 3 Knights of the Picnic Table [ILLUSTRATED] (Paperback)

by Michael Fry (Author), T. Lewis (Author)

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"Like good reporters, Mike Fry and T Lewis have revealed to us at last what lies just beyond those well-groomed hedges."--Jim Cox, producer of the upcoming Over the Hedge movie

RJ, the mischievous raccoon, and Verne, his philosophical turtle pal, don't have time to be inconvenienced by the suburban sprawl that's washed up against their woodland home. They're in too big a hurry to embrace it and make it their own. They fly-fish for hot dogs, set up bleachers to watch big-screen TV, and sip virgin Banana Boomerangs while soaking in a Jell-O-filled hot tub. And if the joie de pirating isn't enough fun for these two bon vivants, there's always the local homeowner's association on which to inflict a coup d'etat.

In Knights of the Picnic Table, their next Over the Hedge anthology, RJ and Verne are not just spectators to suburbanity, but also to the pregnancy of Noreen, whose home also happens to be their favorite fast-food franchise. When Noreen's husband, Nate, has to deliver their baby at home, RJ and Verne, personifying noblesse oblige, lead him through the harrowing birth. Then, as newborn Baby Clara's self-appointed au pairs, they take up the crusade of teaching her the finer points of their world while squiring her about in a Harley Davidson motorized stroller.

It may not be Camelot, but there's not a more congenial spot than Over the Hedge.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing; illustrated edition edition (October 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0836237315
• ISBN-13: 978-0836237313
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,030,926 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you Fry and Lewis!, December 18, 2007

By	K. McCoy "jerrymc88" (Leroy, Illinois) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Easily my favorite of the Over the Hedge collections, the insight of sub-urban wildlife and their acceptance of the weird things we do as humans just gets better every year. In this installment, the indifferent/optimistic duo of RJ and Verne explore the national educational system, religious issues, and just why middle-aged humans procreate. They also share their insight with the new little bundle o' joy. When all is said and done, this collection of the strip is well worth whatever you spend on it (although I still cannot figure out why it goes for so much more than the rest).

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5.0 out of 5 stars Comics Junkie, July 31, 2007

By	Gordon Hubbard (Portland, Oregon United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This author look on life is great. Showing us (humans) with all our warts and problems. If you like the movie, you will certainly like this collection. Thank you so much for a great collection.