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By Yorinks, Arthur
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-80279-585-4 978-0-80279-586-1
- Publisher
- Walker
REVIEWS
School Library Journal
Reviewed on July 1, 2009
Gr 1-3 As usual, Tony is not doing his homework. Instead, he dozes off while reading a comic book. While he sleeps, the pencil, pens, etc., on his desk come to life and decide to write a story for him. There is much banter and arguing as each one is critical of the others contributions, but gradually everyones efforts are melded into a final pr...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on July 1, 2009
Tony, having fallen asleep on his bed in lieu of obeying his mother's command to do his homework, doesn't realize his good fortune. While he snoozes beneath his comic book, his school supplies have decided to tackle his creative writing assignment for him. The one problem, as Yorinks shows through funny, spirited dialogue, is the preponderance of desk-top know-it-alls. "Are you kidding? That is the worst beginning I've ever heard," crabs the ballpoi...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2009
While Tony snoozes, his school supplies tackle his writing assignment. The problem, as Yorinks shows through funny, spirited dialogue, is the ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
