Everybody Needs a Hideaway

by Dean Bennett

Overview

A charming story about a boy who has a special tree house in the forest, where he and his golden retriever watch the creatures that share the forest and marsh below. Bennett's soft, textured illustrations enchance his story, which is based on his own childhood experiences.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780892726455
Publisher:	Down East Books
Publication date:	01/01/2004
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.39(w) x 10.48(h) x 0.38(d)
Age Range:	5 - 7 Years

Editorial Reviews

K-Gr 3-Ben's hideaway is a tree house high in the branches of an old pine in the woods of western Maine. One day, a bull moose stops to rest at the foot of the ladder, trapping the child in the tree. When he does not come home on time, his mother sends their dog after him. On his way, Boo observes several animals and interesting details along the trail. Finally, he arrives at the tree house and scares the moose away with a brave bark. This is a very quiet story. All of the nature information, while somewhat engaging, dilutes the little drama there is in the tale. The perspectives in the illustrations give readers a bird's-eye view of the events. The artwork is competently done and overshadows the meandering text. Add only as a supplemental purchase.-Elaine Lesh Morgan, Multnomah County Library, Portland, OR Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

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