Something Queer at the Birthday Party [Hardcover]

Elizabeth Levy (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 1990 | Age Level: 6 and up

Jill makes up a fiendish plan to surprise Gwen on her birthday but is surprised herself by an unexpected turn of events.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Farcical illustrations help propel this energetic story of a "fiendish plan" for a surprise party--a plan that takes decidedly odd turns. Ages 6-9.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From School Library Journal

Grade 1-3-- Gwen is having a birthday , and her friend Jill is planning a surprise party. Perfect plans are made, yet strange things begin to happen. Some of the invitations disappear, and then all of the presents and the cake are missing. Gwen, Jill, and their friends study the clues and set off on a treasure hunt that leads to Gwen's best birthday party ever. Snappy illustrations enhance the story by sharing all of the clues to solving the mystery with readers. Similar in format and style to Levy's other "Something Queer" books (Delacorte), this is a happy romp that young readers will enjoy. --Pamela K. Bomboy, Chesterfield County Public Schools, VA LEWISON, Wendy Cheyette. Where Is Sammy's Smile? illus. by Katy Bratun. unpaged. (Lift-the-Flap Bks.). Grosset. 1989. Tr $10.95. ISBN 0-448-40150-9 . LC 88-83057. ~ S-- When Sammy comes to breakfast frowning, his worried raccoon family decides to hunt for his smile. After a wild hunt, the smile turns up right where it should be--on his face. Although the story borders on being too cute, the episode strikes a chord of realism as a tactic that loving parents may use to cheer a young child. Designed with flaps to lift as the search ensues, it is similar to the "Spot" series (Putnam) by Eric Hill. Bratun's colorful watercolor illustrations spreading to the edge of the page depict an appropriately messy household. The depiction of the chubby raccoon family calls the Berenstain Bears to mind. Predictable, but a pleasant enough romp with popular appeal. --Susan Nemeth McCarthy, Arlington County Public Library, VA
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Hardcover: 47 pages
• Publisher: Delacorte Books for Young Readers (February 1, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0385299737
• ISBN-13: 978-0385299732
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 7.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,937,663 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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