Toad Away Morris Gleitzman Puffin Books Re-issue ed Morris G
Toad Away Morris Gleitzman Puffin Books Re-issue ed Morris Gleitzman (Auteur) PU From Grade 3-6-Limpy, the pacifist cane toad, continues his noble quest to make friends with humans in this third entry in the zany Australian series. He is convinced that making peace is the way to stop humankind from flattening his relatives on the highway. His cousin Goliath, a perfect caricature of a gruff, dimwitted platoon sergeant, prefers to wage war. Hearing that their Amazonian relatives have discovered the secret to a peaceful coexistence between human and toad, Limpy, his sister, and Goliath hitch a ride on some migratory birds and rush to uncover the mystery. Finding the to be a murderous war zone with hostility among all of its animal inhabitants, the toads think their mission is hopeless-until they find that all humans are not bent on destroying them, and one in particular-an ancient wise man-reveals the sought-after secret. Ecological and peace-loving messages are nicely woven into the text, and all the toads have appealingly distinct personalities. A loving sibling relationship adds a gentle touch. The plot moves quickly, and there is enough kooky humor to hold children's interest. Although the book stands on its own, readers may seek out the earlier adventures. Animal fantasy fans will be delighted with this unusual perspective on the world and will be gobsmacked when they learn the secret to peaceful coexistence. A helpful glossary of tricky Australian lingo is included.-Quinby Frank, formerly at Green Hedges School, Vienna, VA Gr. 4-6. In his third adventure, Limpy, an Australian cane toad, heads to the with Cousin Goliath and Sister Charm to learn how their relatives coexist successfully with humans. The humor is occasionally gross (and sometimes not for the squeamish), but the pace is fast, the prose lively, and Gleitzman presents intriguing facts about toads as he acquaints kids with some important environmental issues. Give this to children who like the nonfiction Grossology series as well as readers already acquainted with the intrepid toad. A glossary of Australian slang terms is appended. Shelle Rosenfeld De Evaluez 3-6-Limpy, le crapaud pacifiste de canne, continuez sa recherche noble pour faire des amis avec des humains dans cette troisieme entree de la serie Australienne folle. Il est convaincu que la fabrication de la paix est la maniere d'arreter l'humanite d'aplatir ses parents sur la route. Son cousin Goliath, une caricature parfaite d'un sergent bourru et imbecile de peloton, prefere faire la guerre. Entendant que leurs parents Amazoniens ont decouvert le secret a une coexistence paisible entre l'humain et le crapaud, a Limpy, a sa soeur, et a accroc de Goliath un tour sur des oiseaux migrateurs et de la precipitation pour decouvrir le mystere. En Trouvant pour etre une zone de guerre meurtriere avec l'hostilite parmi tous ses habitants animaux, les crapauds pensez que leur mission est desespere-jusqu'a ce qu'ils constatent que tous les humains ne sont pas plies sur les detruire, et un dans sage antique particulier-un homme-indique le secret recherche. Des messages Ecologiques et pacifiques sont bien tisses dans le texte, et tous les crapauds ont des personnalites attractivement distinctes. Des relations d'enfant de memes parents affectueuses ajoutent un contact doux. Le complot se deplace rapidement, et il y a assez d'humeur folle pour tenir l'interet des enfants. Bien Que les supports de livre seule, lecteurs puissent chercher les aventures plus tot. Des fans Animales d'imagination seront enchantees avec cette perspective peu commune sur le monde et gobsmacked quand elles apprennent le secret a la coexistence paisible. Un glossaire utile de masselotte Australienne delicate est inclus. - Quinby Frank, autrefois a l'Ecole de Haies Verte, Vienne, VA Gr. 4-6. Dans sa troisieme aventure, Limpy, un crapaud Australien de canne, des tetes au avec le Cousin Goliath et le Charme de Soeur pour apprendre comment leurs