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Available
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Dial Books (1994), Edition: 1st, 32 pages
Description
The McTavishes, their seven children, and Granny McTavish take their old rattlebang of a car on a picnic up Mt. Fogg and have an exciting adventure.
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LibraryThing member AbigailAdams26
The McTavishes were the sort of family who preferred people to things, barreling along in their old rattlebang car - chosen when Jack and Marion McTavish (nee McGillicuddy) were married, rather than the more expensive model, which would have necessitated having fewer children - and enjoying their
After reading and loving The Boy Who Was Followed Home, the first joint picture-book venture between New Zealand author Margaret Mahy, and American artist Steven Kellogg, I was excited to discover this second title from the duo. Unfortunately, although I did enjoy it - I particularly liked the idea that it's more important to have a family (the kind of family you want) than expensive possessions - I don't know that it was the equal of the earlier book. Still, there is much madcap humor here, and fans of the author and illustrator will enjoy watching the shenanigans, as this surreally amusing tale unfolds.
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many outings together. Mr. McTavish, Mrs. McTavish, the seven young McTavishes, Granny McTavish, and the family pets would all pile into that rattlebang, on their way to places like Shark Park and Mount Fogg. But when their adventurous spirit lands them all in trouble, and they find themselves on the run frown a racing lava slide, it looks like their trusty old car may have finally let them down. Fortunately, Granny's rock-hard pizza is on hand to save the day...After reading and loving The Boy Who Was Followed Home, the first joint picture-book venture between New Zealand author Margaret Mahy, and American artist Steven Kellogg, I was excited to discover this second title from the duo. Unfortunately, although I did enjoy it - I particularly liked the idea that it's more important to have a family (the kind of family you want) than expensive possessions - I don't know that it was the equal of the earlier book. Still, there is much madcap humor here, and fans of the author and illustrator will enjoy watching the shenanigans, as this surreally amusing tale unfolds.
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LibraryThing member dangerlibearian
Family has lots of kids and a crappy car. They go on lots of picnics, the car breaks down, their is a volcano?!, they have to use a really hard, not so good pizza for a tire. A good lesson though about exchanging monetary wealth for lots of kids and happiness.
LibraryThing member lekenned
This story is about one family's crazy vacation. This would be a story you could pair with learning about volcano's in science.
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Awards
Utah Beehive Book Award (Nominee — Children's Picture — 1997)
Keystone to Reading Book Award (Winner — 1996)
NCTE Adventuring with Books: A Booklist for Pre-KāGrade 6 (11th Edition: 1993-1995)
Read Aloud Indiana Book Award (Primary — 1995)
Notable Children's Book (Younger Readers — 1995)
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
32 p.; 9.5 x 0.5 inches
ISBN
0803713185 / 9780803713185