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The Curious Lobster

by Richard W. Hatch
Marion Freeman Wakeman
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An American Wind in the Willows, this charming tale of Mr. Lobster and his underwater and dry land friends celebrates curiousity and having an open mind, and will be sure to delight children and parents.

Whether you are five or one hundred and five, chances are you’ve never met a lobster as learned and charming as Mr. Lobster—and he’d be the very first to tell you so. Mr. Lobster has evaded the fisherman’s trap for decades, but life in his corner of the ocean seems duller by the day. The time has come to seek new adventures, new friends, and even—gasp!—new, dry lands. Dry land is of course perilous for a saltwater-dwelling creature, as are the folks you can meet there, like badgers, bears, birds, and snakes. But Mr. Lobster has a way of turning every enemy into a dear friend and of escaping the scrapes his curiosity gets him into.
An American Wind in the Willows, The Curious Lobster stories have been delighting a small and devoted fellowship of readers for going on eighty years. Sweet but not cloying, instructive but not didactic, they acknowledge the challenges of getting along with others and celebrate the possibilities of a life lived beyond the normal swim of things.
This edition collects all of Richard W. Hatch’s Mr. Lobster stories, originally published in two volumes The Curious Lobster and The Curious Lobster’s Island.

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  • Release date

    September 4, 2018

  • Formats

    • Kindle Book

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9781681372891

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      • ISBN: 9781681372891
      • File size: 29467 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • Lexile® Measure: 710
    • Text Difficulty: 3

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      July 1, 2018

      Gr 3-5-This new edition combines two previously published works: The Curious Lobster and The Curious Lobster's Island, originally published in 1935 and 1939, respectively. Mr. Lobster loves his home in the ocean, but when he hears about the river and the land, his curiosity pushes him to explore new terrain. Along the way he meets many friends (and some creatures who aren't so friendly) and learns a lot about the world. Each adventure is related in its own chapter, but the episodes do string together into a cohesive narrative. The humor often relies on an Alice in Wonderland-style logic, which may appeal to some and baffle others. This title could work well as a read-aloud, providing ample opportunities for discussing the natural world and interpersonal (or inter-animal) dynamics. The slow pacing may deter some kids, but those who enjoy quiet stories with humorous characters will want to keep reading. VERDICT Recommended for those looking for a classic-style read-aloud. An additional purchase for large collections.-Gesse Stark-Smith, Multnomah County Library, Portland, OR

      Copyright 2018 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Formats

  • Kindle Book
  • OverDrive Read
  • EPUB ebook

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Languages

  • English

Levels

  • Lexile® Measure:710
  • Text Difficulty:3

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