A short fiction collection by the author of Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher ranges from the characteristic hilarity of ""Dusty's Jacket"" to the solemn war message of ""With His Head Tucked Underneath His Arm.""
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Grade 4-6-All but two of these short stories ("Clean as a Whistle" and "The Language of Blood") have been previously published. The best of the show is "Duffy's Jacket," in which the tension of waiting for a monster to catch Andrew, Marie, and their ever forgetful cousin Duffy is deliciously chilling, while the climax will make readers laugh out loud with relief and pleasure. As a whole, the collection will be a boon to those who are ready to cross the bridge from the "Goosebumps" series (Scholastic) into horror fiction with a few more levels of meaning. The stories are well written, although the tone in a few is so distant it may put some readers off. The plots, though, are always clear and characterizations deftly drawn. In "The Box," Michael (who could have taught Pandora a thing or two) is made keeper of a box by an angel and treasures it his entire life, without once ever opening it. "Homeward Bound" revolves around orphaned Jamie, who finally realizes that he is a unicorn and will only be free and able to return home when he names himself. A worthwhile purchase, particularly for classroom discussions.
Patricia A. Dollisch, DeKalb County Public Library, Decatur, GA
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Patricia A. Dollisch, DeKalb County Public Library, Decatur, GA
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Gr. 6-9. In a concluding note, Coville explains that he never thought of himself as a short story writer. Thank goodness writer-editor Jane Yolen persisted in "thumping him on the head (metaphorically speaking)" so that he would keep writing short fiction. Only three of the nine stories in this collection are first-time publications, but if they are any indication, Coville is really becoming proficient in the genre: "The Language of Blood" is an eerie tale about a ritual of drinking blood; the hilarious "Clean as a Whistle" features a messy girl who inherits a family brownie with a penchant for neatness; and "A Blaze of Glory" concerns a boy's learning about elves and promises from his dying grandmother. An angel, unicorns, ghosts, werewolves, and executioners populate the other equally satisfying and unsettling stories. The volume will be illustrated by Michael Hussar, whose striking jacket painting will capture readers' attention. Chris Sherman
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I read these tales out loud to my son. Most of them are well-written, clever examples of speculative fiction. Like any collection of short fiction, some works are better than others, some more worthwhile than others. "Duffy's Jacket" is wonderful fun, and most kids will easily understand and enjoy it. "The Language of Blood" is highly imaginative, but may be difficult for younger children who are yet unable to slip their minds into another culture and time. And then there is "Old Glory," which alone is worth the price of the book. I strongly recommend reading it aloud, since it's worth some discussion. . . .
By Ariana
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ODDLY ENOUGH is an amazing book with content ranging from the spooky "Language of Blood" to the funny "Clean as a Whistle!" All the different stories were great and I really liked each one of them. This book is great for all ages and all people, from fantasy-lovers to horror-readers! I highly recommend this book to everyone and anyone! It is truly a GREAT book!
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This is a very good book. I'm a big Bruce Coville fan and I say it is his second best. For his first best is INTO THE LAND OF THE UNICORNS. But going back to ODDLY ENOUGH the favorite story of mine in the book is THE BOX. I recommend this book. Ihope you enjoy the story as well as I did. ;-) :-} :~]
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