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The Wainscott Weasel

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This book is about a group of weasels that live on Long Island in the Wainscott Woods. The story is about the life of the weasels. The main characters of the book are Bagley Brown, which is famous for his name because his father built the Double-B which is used for transporting eggs from a farm. After his father made the tunnel he was never seen again because a night owl got him, but only Bagley knew. Zeke is a nice weasel and a good dancer. Wendy is a girl from the north fork. The story is about the many adventures of Bagley. It is a great book with super great illustrations, I am a nine year old boy and I loved this book.

The Wainscott Weasel by Tor Seidler is a marvelous book for children. Any person who enjoys books like The Wind in the Willows, Watership Down, Charlotte's Web, and Winnie-the-Pooh will love this humorous and moving story. It concerns Bagley Brown, Jr. He is the son of a famous, brilliant weasel. Bagley has neither lived up to his family name nor lived down his parents death. To further his troubles, he falls in love...with a fish. Eventually, Bagley must try to save his love and live up to his heritage. This is a humorous and adventurous tale that takes you into another world. Any child should enjoy this.

Kind of like two storys in one, mainly about three weasels each having a diffrent goal. And different tastes... Wendy Blackish has come to Wainscott woods with her uncle and aunt for the season. She soon falls in love with the famous Bagely Brown jr. Zeke White Belly is quickly falls under Wendy's spell, and he has all sorts of admirers. But for Bagely, his heart has been captured, by a fish! But her pond is being dried up and there is another danger. An osprey. Will Bagley let anything bad happen? What will Zeke do about Wendy? What will Wendy do about Zeke? Read it! Tor Seidler + Fred Macellino = Perfection! That's why I recommend this book! And 'A RAT'S TALE' If you are like me, and like good books, than read a this boook!

This was a wonderful story which takes place at a location Mr. Seidler used to visit and that means a lot to him. The weasel society enjoys life and dancing, and even has its own celebrity, Bagley Brown. Bagley has a secret crush that would raise eyebrows if it were discovered, and he questions a pretty weasel's crush on him because he's never done anything great enough to earn the honor of sharing his father's name. Circumstances happen to change his destiny, and the destiny of his tough-guy rival, Zeke Whitebelly. I liked the theme of loving someone who's different, because even in this day and age the love of someone for a person of a different color or faith still raises some eyebrows. The way the book ended was a complete surprise to me, and the description of the beautiful lake with the ocean nearby made me wish I could pay a visit.

I am in 8th grade and considered an advanced reader. I really liked this book and so did several of my friends (who are also good readers.) I believe that, although 4th grade is a good starting level, kids who like fanasy and imagination will love this book even through grade 10.

What book has a humble hero, cross-cultural interaction, death defying action, sweet and sorrowful romance, loving relationships, and fun for the whole family? The Wainscott Weasel by Tor Seidler. We read this to our 6 year old son and he loved it! Of course, his dad and I had to finish it ourselves after our son went to bed because it was so good. We highly recommend it for reading aloud to your children

I found The Wainscott Weasel while searching for chapter books appropriate to read a 4 year old. Ours was definitely very into it. She loves animals and wilderness and since this has characters that span water, land, and air it was a good match. The intensity of story of a "love that can never be" was certainly over her head, but she got the basics of it. I was surprised how deep the emotions ran in such a strange "talking animals" tale. For a parent, the best thing about this story is having ZERO idea what is going to happen. It's an incredibly original book. If I wrote out the plot I'm afraid I'd give away too much, but I can tell you when I do explain it to other adults they are perplexed.

The 3rd quarter of the book drags a fair amount as the writer gives a very detailed blow-by-blow process of a major task of the main character performs. That part seems to go forever. Otherwise, the quality of the writing and how much credit the author gives his young audience is very impressive and successful.

The art is superb. Fred Marcellino, who was even a writer of books for children, created a beautiful collection of images here. At the very least you have to see these illustrations.

A charming classic story for all ages! I have given this very special book to children and to adults as gifts! It reminds me of Roald Dahl's "children's" book, Fantastic Mr. Fox, another bewitching, delightful book, easily cherished by all who love animals. I wish both authors would write another book!!

A wonderful yarn, author combines a little suspense, authentic points of view about what life is like for a weasel, it had a very touching ending.
Bagley Brown Jr. is a literary hero in my book! The illustrations were very well done, they conveyed what the characters were feeling in the story. I felt Author and Artist got the same sense of the Wainscott Weasel's world. I recommend this work and would like to express my weaselful gratitude to the Author and Artist for making the story come to fruition.

A parent turned me onto this book several years ago. I read the book aloud to my second graders and it soon became a hit! The children begged to create a play based on the story. They then created an adapted play and performed it for the school and the parents. Since then, I've used the book each year in my classroom. I've read it to my own children and used it in classes at church. The message is strong the story is endearing. I highly recommend this book.