Fb2 The Boy Who Was Followed Home ePub
by Margaret Mahy
Subcategory: | Children |
Author: | Margaret Mahy |
ISBN: | 080370903X |
ISBN13: | 978-0803709034 |
Language: | English |
Publisher: | Puffin Books (March 28, 1983) |
Pages: | 32 |
Fb2 eBook: | 1633 kb |
ePub eBook: | 1149 kb |
Digital formats: | rtf doc mbr txt |
Margaret Mahy is a master of this type of storybook Coming back to Mahy’s books, I feel a bit ripped off, because I was born after this book was published, and . .
Margaret Mahy is a master of this type of storybook. In this classic, first published 1975, a boy is followed home by a hippo, then many hippos. A local witch is summoned to fix the problem. Coming back to Mahy’s books, I feel a bit ripped off, because I was born after this book was published, and I grew up in New Zealand (where Mahy lives) and for some reason I never grew up with her books. Instead, I was surrounded by the work of Enid Blyton and a whole lot of Disney stuff, yet something tells me that had I been introduced to these stories at the right age, I would have been entranced by the magic.
Margaret Mahy's classic story about a boy who brings home a hippopotamus quite by accident, illustrated by.In 1936, the year Margaret Mahy was born, only four books for children were published in New Zealand.
Margaret Mahy's classic story about a boy who brings home a hippopotamus quite by accident, illustrated by Steven Kellogg. What on earth is that in the goldfish pool?' asked Robert's father. It is a hippopotamus, Father,' said Robert. Really,' said the father. Mahy was influential in changing the landscape of children's literature in her homeland - one of the most prolific of authors, she penned over 100 titles. Her output includes poetry, picture books, works for older children, teenage novels, television scripts and stories for magazines and newspapers.
Margaret Mahy, with her characteristic rainbow wig, at the Kaiapoi Club, 2011. The Boy Who was Followed Home. Margaret Mahy of New Zealand wrote more than 100 picture books, 40 novels and 20 short story collections, among other works.
Young Robert's delight in being followed home by a hippopotamus turns to chagrin as more and more of the beasts crowd i. Similar authors to follow.
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A witch's pill is supposed to cure Robert of the hippopotami who daily follow him home from school-but there is one .
A witch's pill is supposed to cure Robert of the hippopotami who daily follow him home from school-but there is one disadvantage to the treatment. We’re dedicated to reader privacy so we never track you.
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This spooky twist on the wildly popular "There Was an Old Lady who Swallowed a Fly" is perfect for fun Halloween reading! What won't this old lady swallow? This time around, a bat, an owl, a cat, a gh. The Barefoot Teacher: There was an Old Lady who Swallowed a Bat! There are so many activities to go with story as well as other There was an Old Lady books. Top Ten Halloween Books, Crafts, Recipes and More for Preschool and Kindergarten Students. By Steven Kellogg, Margaret Mahy. Other Books You Might Like. PreK-K, 1-2. GUIDED READING LEXILE® MEASURE Grade Level Equivalent DRA LEVEL.
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When a hippo follows Robert home one day, he is delighted. It's a charming story about a boy who is virtually ignored by his wealthy parents. The ending is a lovely surprise.
It's a charming story about a boy who is virtually ignored by his wealthy parents.