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School Library Journal
Reviewed on May 1, 2008
Gr 2-4 The perils of competition are at the heart of this quirky tale, which introduces Mr. McFig (and his daughter, Rosie) and Mr. McFly (and his son, Anton). What begins as a friendship between the next-door neighbors quickly escalates into a building frenzy as each man attempts to outdo the other. Through the years, the houses are topped off ever more peculiarlywith additions such as a bungee-jumping platform (McFly) and a rooftop tennis court (McFig). Meanwhile, Rosie and Anton, frustrated with their fathers' silly, my...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2008
In this odd black comedy, two next-door neighbors compete to build the bigger, better home, leading to penury, lunac...Log In or Sign Up to Read More