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This is the perfect book for big or little "collectors." They'll love Ebenezer Overall, the old prospector who saves everything for a rainy day and becomes the town hero as a result.Ms. Mitchell's text is fun to read, and Mr. Chartier's illustrations are delightful.
You never know when it'll come in handy
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
Ebenezer was saving nails, lumber, shingles--all kinds of junk for a rainy day--and even though he took grief for his packrat ways, it was a good thing he did! When a monsoon wiped out the town, all that junk came in real handy--that junk and the gold Eb had been hiding for the rainy day that finally came. Eb models the ultimate community spirit when he shares it all...
Well-Written & Illustrated Fable
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
If you're looking for a character-building, engaging story told with rich language, this is a great choice. What's more, the illustrations are really appealing and feature different-hued people. Let's see more from Marianne Mitchell, please.
Tall tale, great fun.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
This is a wonderful tall tale that kids should love to read. It's also good to read aloud. It has lots of fun western words, fast action when the gullywasher hits, and a good lesson at the end. The pictures are gorgeous, too.The book may not be for children only. My 73-year-old uncle over in Idaho is kind of a pack rat, and he thinks the book is great.
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