Thursday, June 14, 2012

LaRue Across America

LaRue Across America
by Mark Teague
4/5 stars
Reviewer: Dawn

Summary:
Ike the dog has vacation plans for a peaceful cruise with his human, Mrs. LaRue. His plans come to a screeching halt though, when their neighbor, Mrs. Hibbins falls ill from heat stroke and has to go for an extended stay in the hospital. The problem is that Mrs. Hibbins has two mischievous cats and Mrs. LaRue has suggested that she and Ike take the cats along. Unfortunately, cats are not allowed on the cruise ship so Mrs. LaRue has decided to take them all on a week long road trip. What ensues is a hilarious series of postcards from Ike to Mrs. Hibbins begging for bus fare to send the two cats home. Will Ike and the cats be able to survive the journey and will cats and dogs ever learn to be friends? Find out in LaRue Across America!


Review:
What a fun book this one is! Teague has created a book with gorgeous illustrations, a hilarious story, and a little geographical education thrown in for fun. Ike’s efforts to rid Mrs. LaRue and himself of their travelling companions are laugh-out-loud funny. Readers will really get a kick out of the unique postcard illustrations as well. I’d recommend this book for a child who is old enough to sit through a longer picture book or anyone who enjoys a funny story!

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