Toad Away [With Headphones] (Playaway Children) [Preloaded Digital Audio Player]

Morris Gleitzman (Author, Narrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 2009 | Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Playaway Children

Limpy is fed up of seeing his relatives run over and when he hears of a place in the Amazon, where human and toad live together in harmony, he resolves to find this place for himself and to take his cousin Goliath with him. The two toads make their bumpy way to the Amazonian jungle via the claws of a migratory bird and the underside of an aeroplane seat. But the jungle is not the Utopia that Limpy had imagined and it takes the advice of some Amazonian cane toads and one wise man to finally find the secret of a harmonious life with humans!

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 3-6-Limpy, the pacifist cane toad, continues his noble quest to make friends with humans in this third entry in the zany Australian series. He is convinced that making peace is the way to stop humankind from flattening his relatives on the highway. His cousin Goliath, a perfect caricature of a gruff, dimwitted platoon sergeant, prefers to wage war. Hearing that their Amazonian relatives have discovered the secret to a peaceful coexistence between human and toad, Limpy, his sister, and Goliath hitch a ride on some migratory birds and rush to uncover the mystery. Finding the Amazon to be a murderous war zone with hostility among all of its animal inhabitants, the toads think their mission is hopeless-until they find that all humans are not bent on destroying them, and one in particular-an ancient wise man-reveals the sought-after secret. Ecological and peace-loving messages are nicely woven into the text, and all the toads have appealingly distinct personalities. A loving sibling relationship adds a gentle touch. The plot moves quickly, and there is enough kooky humor to hold children's interest. Although the book stands on its own, readers may seek out the earlier adventures. Animal fantasy fans will be delighted with this unusual perspective on the world and will be gobsmacked when they learn the secret to peaceful coexistence. A helpful glossary of tricky Australian lingo is included.-Quinby Frank, formerly at Green Hedges School, Vienna, VA
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From Booklist

Gr. 4-6. In his third adventure, Limpy, an Australian cane toad, heads to the Amazon with Cousin Goliath and Sister Charm to learn how their relatives coexist successfully with humans. The humor is occasionally gross (and sometimes not for the squeamish), but the pace is fast, the prose lively, and Gleitzman presents intriguing facts about toads as he acquaints kids with some important environmental issues. Give this to children who like the nonfiction Grossology series as well as readers already acquainted with the intrepid toad. A glossary of Australian slang terms is appended. Shelle Rosenfeld
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Preloaded Digital Audio Player
• Publisher: Playaway (August 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1742143849
• ISBN-13: 978-1742143842
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 4.6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Son loved it, August 30, 2007

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Michelle - See all my reviews

This review is from: Toad Away (The Toad Books) (Paperback)

My 10 year old son has read all the Toad books and loved them. He is not a book lover either...wish there were more.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is just hysterical!, January 3, 2007

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Just a Mom "(yeah, right!)" (Charles Town, WV) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Toad Away (The Toad Books) (Hardcover)

My 9 year-old son and I read these books together and fall apart in fits of laughter. Just good, clean fun!

4.0 out of 5 stars My son is enjoying it, February 20, 2010

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This review is from: Toad Away (Paperback)

My 6 year old son is really enjoying this book. He is almost half-way through and is already asking me to get the other Toad books by this author. He is an avid reader and loves the silliness and adventure of this story.