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5.0 out of 5 stars A Bigger and Better Machine, January 23, 2005
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This review is from: Roy Makes a Car (Aesop Prize (Awards)) (Hardcover)
In ROY MAKES A CAR, Mary Lyons presents a story originally collected by the legendary Zora Neale Hurston. In it, we meet Roy Tyle, considered by most to be the best mechanic in Eatonville, Florida. Roy, frustrated by his belief that automobile accidents are the result of poorly constructed cars, claims that he could build a better, safer car. He sets out to do just that and creates a series of vehicles that have locals, out-of-towners, and even God himself, talking.

This story is a pleasant read that young children are sure to enjoy. It has a delightful cadence and the use of language is sure to inspire some laugh-out-loud moments. Terry Widener's illustrations are as big and bold as the yarn that unfolds and I highly commend Lyons for her stellar adaptation of this story. Additionally, I appreciate the fact that books such as ROY MAKES A CAR ensure that future generations are exposed to these stories and that folk tales such as this one will not be lost. (RAWKidz Rating: 4.5)

Reviewed by Stacey Seay, Children's Editor

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Roy Makes a Car (Aesop Prize (Awards))
Roy Makes a Car (Aesop Prize (Awards)) by Mary E. Lyons (Hardcover - January 6, 2005)
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