The Worst Goes South

by James Stevenson

Book Overview

"Mr. Worst is back again in all his grumpy glory. Fall has come, and with it the town's Harvest Festival that is to take place in the empty lot next door to his house....He decides he cannot take the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0688130593
• ISBN13: 9780688130596
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: Greenwillow Books
• Length: 26 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.3" x 10.2"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Loveable Curmudgeon

Another winner in the "Worst" series, James Stevenson's hilarious tales of the cranky anti-Pollyanna known as "The Worst." The humor is suitable for ages 3 to 11 or so; he's one of those authors who can write to many levels (including adults). Leaving town because of a Harvest Festival next to his house, the Worst hops into his 1959 Edsel to get away it all:"The polka band was rehearsing: When they paused, the worst stepped forward.`Do you take requests?' said the worst.`What would you like to hear?' said the leader."Total silence!' said the worst.`I don't believe we know that one..."After begrudgingly paying a quarter at a $2.50 toll booth ("that's an outrage"), the worst "arrives a few days later in Florida....palm trees swayed in the wind, people splashed in the surf...'I don't know how anybody can stand this place'", said the worst.He takes the worst possible hotel ("Worstmor"; which is probably also the cheapest), and amongst the frogs and bats, the broken door, and the dirty pool, he finds someone almost as cranky as he is-A long lost relative: "Well, don't expect any special rates...just because you're a relative." As usual, the worst softens a little upon his return home, and even donates a little something to the crafts booth.It's unfortunate that so many of Stevenson's books are out of print or difficult to find. His sly humor is accompanied by superb ink and watercolor drawings that the Worst probably wouldn't like: They're colorful and slightly whimsical. Check out some other books by the prolific Stevenson, you'll find much to love. 30 pages, with at least one drawing on each page.