Bartleby of the Mighty Mississippi

by Phyllis Shalant

Book Overview

All Bartleby has known is the life of a pet--basking in his turtle bowl, eating lettuce, and being manhandled by the three boys who live with him. But when the boys watch a TV program about turtles from the Mississippi River, Bartleby sees one with red ear bands just like his. Is a great river his true home? Then the youngest boy accidentally leaves Bartleby at a nearby pond.Readers will respond with understanding as Bartleby learns to hunt, makes...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0525460330
• ISBN13: 9780525460336
• Release Date: July 2000
• Publisher: Dutton Books
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.7" x 8.6"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6

Customer Reviews

My son absolutely loved this book

I haven't seen my 4th grader delve into a book with such gusto since he read the Fudge series by Judy Blume. I found this title on a list of humorous books which boys like, and it truly lived up to its reputation.

Bartleby rocks!

I really enjoyed reading this book because it was funny and had lots of rhymes. The characters were interesting and it was amazing to see a turtle survive when he had been living as a pet and travels with an alligator. The descriptions of the places Bartleby sees is very imaginative . I especially enjoyed the part when he was trying to save the duck eggs and when they hatched they thought Bartleby was a duck also. I was glad that it ended happy but it leaves you wondering about the rest of the journey. Perhaps there can be a sequel here?

Bartleby of the Mighty Mississippi

Bartleby of the Mighty Mississippi was a great book. The characters such as Mother Wak and Bartleby were perfect for the mood of the story and were well described. It was exciting from start to finish and is a great story for anyone of any age. The characters ranges from extremly funny (like the peeper Zip who alway speaks in ryhme) to really creapy (like the alagator Seezer), and at times and Bartleby's wit and quick thinking save him or his friends. I loved it! I have read almost all of Phyllis Shalant's books and this one by far is the best. For those who have read the other books by her this one is a must anf for those who are new to the author will love to start with the one. The suspense can almost kill you sometimes and force you to keep on turing page after page. You'll never want to put this book down! Read this book now!!