Tim Egan is the author and illustrator of several offbeat and humorous tales for children. Born in New Jersey, Tim moved to California to attend the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. He still lives in southern California with his wife, Ann, and their two sons. To learn more about Tim Egan, visit his Web site at timegan.com.
Dodsworth in London
by Tim Egan
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ISBN-13:
9780547505312
- Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
- Publication date: 11/16/2009
- Series: Dodsworth Series
- Sold by: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
- Format: eBook
- Pages: 48
- Lexile: 260L (what's this?)
- File size: 5 MB
- Age Range: 6 - 9 Years
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Dodsworth and his duck have just arrived
in London via hot air balloon.
There is so much to see!
Double-decker buses!
Palaces!
Fog!
But a crowded bus stop leads to a hilarious case of
mistaken identity and . . . a lost duck.
Time to call in Scotland Yard?
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Publishers Weekly
Straight-man Dodsworth and his skylarking ducktravel to foggy London in Egan's third gentle comedy of errors. Short chapters and dryly funny narration move the story along, amusing mishap to mishap. First, the duck throws an errant dart at a pub (“It was time to leave”), followed by a case of mistaken identity at the bus station, though the two eventually reunite at Buckingham Palace. Accessible storytelling and likable characters warrant repeat readings. Ages 6–9. (Nov.)
Children's Literature - Meredith Kiger
The third in the "Dodsworth" series for early readers, this "first chapter book" finds Dodsworth and his duck visiting London. As soon as they arrive and Dodsworth begins showing duck around, they accidentally become separated. While Dodsworth searches the various London sites, he encounters a "royal" duck looking much the same as his duck. In the meantime, Dodsworth's duck finds his way to Buckingham Palace where he had really wanted to go. Thinking he is the "royal" duck, he is let in and meets the queen. Eventually, the royal duck and Dodsworth make it to Buckingham Palace themselves. At first rejected, they all are eventually treated, well, royally. The charming cartoon-like drawings and minimal text make this London adventure perfect for early readers. The tone of the book reminds one of a certain man with a yellow hat and a monkey. The English setting is a nice bonus for beginning readers. Reviewer: Meredith Kiger, Ph.D.
School Library Journal
K-Gr 2—In this short chapter book, Dodsworth and his friend, a duck, continue their travels, this time arriving in London via hot-air balloon. They make a ruckus in a pub and become separated when the duck (in his little beret) boards a bus without Dodsworth. A case of mistaken identity drives the rest of the story, as a different duck—the Queen's duck, in fact (in a different hat, with an English accent)—enters the scene. Egan's short, pithy sentences may appear appropriate for beginning readers, but the vocabulary and deadpan humor give it away as a book for adults to enjoy with children. The charming drawings, which include a menagerie of supporting characters and famous London landmarks, are drawn in muted colors and have a 1940s feel. For a retro read, pair this with Miroslav Sasek's This Is London (Universe, 2004).—Lisa Egly Lehmuller, St. Patrick's Catholic School, Charlotte, NC
From the Publisher
"Straight-man Dodsworth and his skylarking duck travel to foggy London in Egan's third gentle comedy of errors. Short chapters and dryly funny narration move the story along, amusing mishap to mishap...Accessible storytelling and likable characters warrant repeat readings."Publishers Weekly"In this short chapter book, Dodsworth and his friend, a duck, continue their travels, this time arriving in London via hot-air balloon...The charming drawings, which include a menagerie of supporting characters and famous London landmarks, are drawn in muted colors and have a 1940s feel. For a retro read, pair this with Miroslav Sasek’s This Is London "School Library Journal