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"The humor and pathos of World War II childhood are vividly brought to life in this absorbing reading of Don Robertson's novel. Told at a leisurely pace from the point of view of nine-year-old Morris Bird III, the story savors the atmosphere of small-town life in war-time America. Through adept dialogue the various characters and situations unfold in a natural manner without need of sound effects."-Booklist

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Editorial Reviews

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Spellbinding...superb...the narration is perfect...unforgettable

Nashville Tennessean

Morris Bird III...may be the most appealing child since THE CATCHER IN THE RYE.

Cleveland Plain Dealer

Engaging...will keep the reader solidly engrossed.

Associated Press Staff

A vividly depicted story...a recreation of a time and place that will stir nostagic smiles...tense narrative...You’ll remember Morris Bird III.

The New Yorker

Morris Bird III...is the greatest thing since sliced bread, and that nobody will deny....Mr. Robertson is a tremendously good writer.

New York Times Book Review

Delightful...universal enough to send a twinge of nostalgia through any ex-boy.

Chicago Tribune

Purely wonderful...Belongs on the same shelf as TOM SAWYER and PERNOD.

Nancy Pearl

You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll delight in meeting 9-year-old Morris Bird III.... I loved this book when it was first published in the early ‘60s, and I am just thrilled that a whole new generation of readers is going get to meet Morris, too.

Stephen King

‘The Greatest Thing Since Sliced Bread is a brilliant piece of writing—a book to put on the same shelf as Catcher in the Rye and The Outsiders. What was it like to be a kid at mid-century in the midwest? Read this book and see.

Associated Press

A vividly depicted story...a recreation of a time and place that will stir nostagic smiles...tense narrative...You’ll remember Morris Bird III.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940170470754
Publisher:	Recorded Books, LLC
Publication date:	06/12/2015
Edition description:	Unabridged

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Editorial Reviews

Spellbinding...superb...the narration is perfect...unforgettable

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Morris Bird III...may be the most appealing child since THE CATCHER IN THE RYE.

Nashville Tennessean

Engaging...will keep the reader solidly engrossed.

Cleveland Plain Dealer

A vividly depicted story...a recreation of a time and place that will stir nostagic smiles...tense narrative...You’ll remember Morris Bird III.

Associated Press Staff

Morris Bird III...is the greatest thing since sliced bread, and that nobody will deny....Mr. Robertson is a tremendously good writer.

The New Yorker

Delightful...universal enough to send a twinge of nostalgia through any ex-boy.

New York Times Book Review

Purely wonderful...Belongs on the same shelf as TOM SAWYER and PERNOD.

Chicago Tribune

You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll delight in meeting 9-year-old Morris Bird III.... I loved this book when it was first published in the early ‘60s, and I am just thrilled that a whole new generation of readers is going get to meet Morris, too.

Nancy Pearl

‘The Greatest Thing Since Sliced Bread is a brilliant piece of writing—a book to put on the same shelf as Catcher in the Rye and The Outsiders. What was it like to be a kid at mid-century in the midwest? Read this book and see.

Stephen King

A vividly depicted story...a recreation of a time and place that will stir nostagic smiles...tense narrative...You’ll remember Morris Bird III.

Associated Press