Pretzel [Paperback]

H. A. Rey (Author), Margret Rey (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

The longest dachshund in the world, Pretzel is admired by all and the winner of a blue ribbon at the dog show. Only Greta, the little dachshund across the street, doesn't care for long dogs. At least not until she gets into a jam out of which only a long dog can help her. This classic story of puppy love will win the hearts of both old and new Pretzel fans.

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About the Author

Hans Augusto Rey was born in Hamburg, Germany in 1898. As a child, he spent much of his free time in that city's famous Hagenbeck Zoo drawing animals. After serving in the army during World War I, he studied philology and natural science at the University of Hamburg. He then married Margret Rey and they moved to Montmartre for four years. The manuscript for the first Curious George books was one of the few items the Reys carried with them on their bicycles when they escaped from Paris in 1940. Eventually, they made their way to the United States, and Curious George was published in 1941. Curious George has been published in many languages, including French, German, Japanese, Afrikaans, and Norwegian. Additional Curious George books followed, as well as such other favorites as CECILY G. AND THE NINE MONKEYS and FIND THE CONSTELLATIONS.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: HMH Books (August 25, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0395837332
• ISBN-13: 978-0395837337
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 6.6 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #45,612 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #46 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Teens > Literature & Fiction > Classics
  • #94 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Animals > Dogs > Fiction

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Better than Curious George by a loooong shot!, January 28, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Pretzel (Hardcover)

This was my favorite book as a child, although I discovered in later years that my parents had changed his girlfriend's name to Gretchen when reading it aloud since my name is Greta! I'd recommend this to anyone since it shows kids it's okay to be different and problems can be overcome with patience. I've been searching for this for years and am thrilled to finally own it. When I got my dachshund I immediately named him after this book.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pretzel - What an endearing book!, June 15, 2001

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Elizabeth (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pretzel (Paperback)

This is such a charming tale about a male dachshund named Pretzel trying to win the affections of his lady-friend. He tries all kinds of antics to woo her and impress her, but it isn't until he rescues her from a deep hole that he truly wins her heart. A must for every child! I still love to read it and I'm 26!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book for dachshund lovers!, December 27, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Pretzel (Hardcover)

I have looked and looked for this book because it was out of print for some time. I have an old paperback copy, but it is getting pretty worn. I was delighted to find I could order it here, and in hardback no less! This is one of my favorite books!