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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