Four on the Shore

by James Marshall, Edward Marshall, Edward Marshal

Book Overview

Hoping to scare away Spider's little brother, Willy, Lolly, Spider, and Sam each tell a spooky story but then Willy has a story of his own to tell "

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0140370064
• ISBN13: 9780140370065
• Release Date: May 1994
• Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 6 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 3

Customer Reviews

Four on the Shore

The story, Four on the Shore, is about three kids, who are trying to do their homework but Sam's little brother will not leave them alone. So they decide to go by the lake to try to get away, but Sam's little brother follows him. He promised to be good but all he did was complain. So they started to tell scary stories thinking it would scare him away. But instead of that, he scared them with his story. I like this book because it had a surprising ending and it is most likely to happen in real life. A lot of kids have little brothers or sisters that will not leave them alone. And I think this book will help them deal with it. This also was a good book because it has to do with things that go on single everyday. I know lots of people who have to deal with a little brother or sister and it isn't fun, but in this book it shows them that sometimes it is actually fun to have a little brother or sister. I am the youngest so I don't know what it feels like to be bugged by younger siblings. But I do know its not all fun to have older ones too. It also was very easy to read. I think a lot of little kids would enjoy reading this story, especially if they have younger siblings.

This is a very engaging book for young readers.

We need more books like "Four on the Shore". The characterization, plot and humor are all extremely well done while the vocabulary is very readable. I have found this book to "capture" many reluctant readers. Please keep it in print!

This book was hilarious.

I read this book to my seven-year-old brother, and I think I enjoyed it more than he did. The story was charming, and the illustrations made me laugh out loud. I would definitely recommend this book.