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The Race of the Century
By Downard, Barry
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-1-41692-509-5
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
REVIEWS
School Library Journal
Reviewed on February 1, 2008
PreS-Gr 5 In this companion to "The Little Red Hen" (S & S, 2004), Downard applies his quirky sense of humor to the famous showdown between the Tortoise and the Hare. Here he plays with the conventions of the news media (the hype of a newspaper headline, the clichés of televised sports reporting) as much as with the characters themselves. Thus, a sparkly toothed broadcaster, represented by a do...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2008
Downard's retelling describes the competition between Flashy Harry Hare and Twinkle Toes Tom Tortoise. Harry works out with <i>Saturday...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
