Little Toot

by Hardie Gramatky

Other authorsHardie Gramatky (Illustrator)
2007

Status

Available

Call number

Gra

Collection

Publication

G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers (2007), 104 pages

Description

Little Toot the tugboat conquers his fear of rough seas when he single-handedly rescues an ocean liner during a storm.

User reviews

LibraryThing member kriley5
I had mixed feelings about this book after reading it. I like the descriptive language and the plot of the book, however, I did not like the length of it. The language provided many adjectives such as, “chubby smokestack.” In addition there were similes throughout the entire book, for example,
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“…a volley of smoke balls which bubbled over his wake like balloons.” In addition, the plot of the story is motivating and suspenseful. This story creates drama that makes the reader wonder if Little Toot will make it. However, because Little Toot does become a hero, the book proves motivation and determination. Although the story has its pros, I think the length was a bit too long and some of the pages in the book were unnecessary. Some of the text drags out the drama, which could bore a reader and make them not as engaged. Overall, this was an engaging book!
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Subjects

Language

Original language

English

Original publication date

1939

Physical description

104 p.; 7.44 inches

ISBN

0399247130 / 9780399247132

Barcode

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