Tales from Wrescal Lane (WWE) [Hardcover]

Mick Foley (Author), Jill Thompson (Illustrator)

Book Description

Series: Wwe

The biggest-selling author in the history of the WWE returns to the fold with an illustrated story book for children of all ages; Wrescal Lane contains two stories set on the imaginary street of that name, where everyone's favourite WWE Superstars lived together as children. Join the young Rock, Stephanie and Shane McMahon, Kane, The Dudley Boys and others as they learn an important lesson about sharing in The Dudleys Do Right and a young Mick Foley and Kurt Angel are taught why they shouldn't brag in Kurt Koaster. Accompanying Mick's smart stories is award-winning artist Jill Thompson, whose adorable illustrations bring the world of Wrescal Lane to life.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Mick Foley is the former Commissioner of the World Wrestling Federation and one of its biggest Superstars. He loves amusement parks, is an American history buff, and can withstand more pain in one hour than most of us could in a lifetime. He is the author of several bestsellers including Have a Nice Day and Foley is Good. His first novel Tietam Brown was published in 2003. Wrescal Lane will be his third book for children. He lives in Long Island, New York.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 64 pages
• Publisher: World Wrestling Entertainment (October 19, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0743466349
• ISBN-13: 978-0743466349
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #774,034 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good for what it is., November 22, 2004

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Scott A. Misko (STONE MOUNTAIN, GEORGIA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tales from Wrescal Lane (WWE) (Hardcover)

I have to say that I really enjoy Mick Foley's children books. I have gotten both the Halloween and the Christmas books and have made reading these books an annual holiday tradition. These books are whimsical and above all try to teach a moral lesson. One thing that does need to be addressed is the need to continue to bring these books up to date as the WWE roster changes. Wrestling fans have short memory so characters like Stephanie McMahon and the Rock seem to fade from memory. When reading to the children, they want to hear about Chris Beniot and Eddie Guerrerro, JBL and Booker T. In another year, it will be a whole new group.

In Summary, a fun read, especially to the children. Each book has a moral and the kids seem to love them. This book was no exception.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Even good writers have an off day!, January 3, 2007

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C. Baker "slowride" (Macclenny, Fl.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tales from Wrescal Lane (Hardcover)

I have read just about every one of Mick Foley's other works and have found him to be not only an entertainer in the squared circle, but a thoroughly engrossing storyteller with a great characterization of whatever personalities who places in his book, whether fictional or non-fictional. However, even though yes, I do understand that this is a child's book, it still fell a little flat. These are heroes that kids may look up to in the wrestling ring, and I did not feel that the average child would be able to relate to them drawn as children. I also did not feel the amount of time or care put into it as in his other books. Unfortunately it felt as if it were rushed together to meet a deadline. Sorry Mick!

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great in some aspects, a little dissapointing in others, October 20, 2004

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D. Steadman "wrestling fanatic" (NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tales from Wrescal Lane (WWE) (Hardcover)

I loved the book itself but i felt their should have been a few more tales. The book includes only two short stories about the kids who live on wrescal lane. Both short stories are fun to read but i feel there should have been one or to more. Another thing that bothered me is that on the back cover you see a few characters from the stories, but there is a little Rey Mysterio, and Eddie Gurrero arent even mentioned in the novel. But all in all i think it is a great book, i loved the stories, it is a great childrens book, and i would recomend it to any one who like wrestling and would take the time to read it.