Skippyjon Jones in Mummy Trouble (Hardcover)

by Judy Schachner (Author)
Key Phrases: Skippyjon Jones, Don Diego, Poquito Tito (more...)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal
Kindergarten-Grade 3–Another tale featuring the independent, stubborn Siamese kitten. Once again, Skippyjon dons mask and cape, enters his closet, and changes into El Skippito Friskito, an adventure-loving Chihuahua. Here, after daydreaming about ancient Egypt, he converts into his alter ego and meets his amigos (a pack of troublemaking poochitos) along the Nile River. Skippyjon fans will find much to like here–the amigos speak a slang of Spanish and English and spur the frightened kitten into confronting the Sphinx and a mummy–but the book may be a bit confusing for newcomers as there is no explanation of his transformation or his canine pals. Done in acrylics and pen and ink, the vibrantly colored illustrations add humor to the already silly story (the gang wants to visit the Under Mundo where mummitos rest in peas) and children will want to stop and pore over the details (the mummy is a Siamese). The text is lengthy, with several points of action, so it is recommended for readers who can follow the longer format. However, the narrative is broken up by songs and rhymes that will keep them laughing throughout. When Skippyjon returns to his (real) mummy, youngsters will feel as if they have been to ancient Egypt with him.–Susan E. Murray, Glendale Public Library, AZ
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“When Skippyjon returns to his (real) mummy, youngsters will feel as if they have been to ancient Egypt with him.” —School Library Journal--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Dutton Juvenile (October 19, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0525477543
• ISBN-13: 978-0525477549
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 9.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (47 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #126,381 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Funny book., January 11, 2007

By	T. Mahar (Hillsboro, OR United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I like the fact that the book comes with a CD. I like being able to hear the flow of the story and pronunciation from the author.
Cute read!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Skippyjon is still the beeg Chihuaha, the whole enchilada dude!, November 10, 2006

By	A. Patterson "mommyaub" (Orem, UT) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

My daughters and I could not get this book fast enough, and were not disapointed at all. As always, Judy Schachner had us laughing and quoting the book for days after. We have had the book now for almost 3 weeks, and the girls still ask for it almost everynight. The only thing we were sad about was that it had to end!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read Aloud for a library, February 14, 2007

By	Marianne Reaves "Daniel P. Reaves" (Misawa(Air Force Base), Japan) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Skippyjon Jones has become a favorite of the students in my library. They identify with the "spirit" in the kitty. Thanks Ms. Schachner for sharing your talent.