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Dodsworth in London (A Dodsworth Book) Hardcover – November 16, 2009
Dodsworth and his duck have just arrived
in London via hot air balloon.
There is so much to see!
Double-decker buses!
Palaces!
Fog!
mistaken identity and . . . a lost duck.
Time to call in Scotland Yard?
- Reading age6 - 9 years
- Print length48 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade level1 - 4
- Lexile measure510L
- Dimensions6 x 0.39 x 9 inches
- PublisherHMH Books for Young Readers
- Publication dateNovember 16, 2009
- ISBN-100547138164
- ISBN-13978-0547138169
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"Straight-man Dodsworth and his skylarking duck travel to foggy London in Egan's third gentle comedy of errors. Short chapters and dryly funny narration move the story along, amusing mishap to mishap...Accessible storytelling and likable characters warrant repeat readings."--Publishers Weekly
"In this short chapter book, Dodsworth and his friend, a duck, continue their travels, this time arriving in London via hot-air balloon...The charming drawings, which include a menagerie of supporting characters and famous London landmarks, are drawn in muted colors and have a 1940s feel. For a retro read, pair this with Miroslav Sasek’s This Is London "--School Library Journal —
About the Author
Tim Egan is the author and illustrator of several offbeat and humorous tales for children. Born in New Jersey, Tim moved to California to attend the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. He still lives in southern California with his wife, Ann, and their two sons. To learn more about Tim Egan, visit his Web site at www.timegan.com.
Product details
- Publisher : HMH Books for Young Readers; Eleventh edition (November 16, 2009)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 48 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0547138164
- ISBN-13 : 978-0547138169
- Reading age : 6 - 9 years
- Lexile measure : 510L
- Grade level : 1 - 4
- Item Weight : 9.9 ounces
- Dimensions : 6 x 0.39 x 9 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #1,951,912 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #874 in Children's Ducks & Other Waterfowl Books
- #1,358 in Children's Europe Books
- #23,857 in Children's Humor
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About the author
Tim Egan is the author and illustrator of several offbeat and humorous tales for children. Born in New Jersey, Tim moved to California to attend the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. He still lives in southern California with his wife, Ann, and their two sons.
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Customers find the book engaging and fun for kids. They enjoy learning about landmarks and traditions from around the world while exploring London with Dodsworth and Duck. The book is described as easy to read and a great choice for early readers.
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Customers enjoy the book for kids. They find it engaging and enjoyable to read aloud. The story is well-paced and interesting as Dodsworth and the duck explore. Readers love the series and reread the books often.
"This series is great fun for you children to early elementary...." Read more
"My son loves this series so we bought the whole set for Christmas. Funny story while learning about landmarks and traditions from around the world." Read more
"This is a fun book for the children to hear and a rollicking book for the adult to read aloud. The photos complement the story perfectly...." Read more
"This book is too funny! My granddaughter read it as part of a unit study of England. Sightseeing in London, via a book with Dodsworth, was a blast...." Read more
Customers enjoy the lore. They find the book funny and well-paced, with Dodsworth and the duck exploring London. The story is easy to read, and the places are real, making it a good conversation starter with kids.
"...Funny story while learning about landmarks and traditions from around the world." Read more
"...My granddaughter read it as part of a unit study of England. Sightseeing in London, via a book with Dodsworth, was a blast...." Read more
"Easy to read, places are real, a lot to talk with your kids or grandchildren if they have not been there yet or remember if they did...." Read more
"...Funny, well paced and imteresting as Dodsworth and duck explore London." Read more
Customers find the book easy to read and engaging for adults to read aloud. They say it's a great book for early readers, with real places to talk about with kids or grandchildren.
"This is a fun book for the children to hear and a rollicking book for the adult to read aloud. The photos complement the story perfectly...." Read more
"Easy to read, places are real, a lot to talk with your kids or grandchildren if they have not been there yet or remember if they did...." Read more
"This is a great book for an early reader. Funny, well paced and imteresting as Dodsworth and duck explore London." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2021This series is great fun for you children to early elementary. My 6 year old loves to read them and my 9 year old still enjoys them for a quick family story. We have re-read several times and purchases as gifts, as well. Dodsworth adventures are always entertaining!
- Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2020My son loves this series so we bought the whole set for Christmas. Funny story while learning about landmarks and traditions from around the world.
- Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2013This is a fun book for the children to hear and a rollicking book for the adult to read aloud. The photos complement the story perfectly. My reluctant reader reread all five in the series in *one day*. Do not discount how endearing these characters are simply because of the relatively small number of reviews.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2015This book is too funny! My granddaughter read it as part of a unit study of England. Sightseeing in London, via a book with Dodsworth, was a blast. She absolutely loves this book, and rereads it often. YAY!
- Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2014Son has the entire series and he loves the books. The different places, cultures and customs detailed in each one expose him to the world outside that awaits. Can't wait to see where Dodsworth will end up traveling to next.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2014Easy to read, places are real, a lot to talk with your kids or grandchildren if they have not been there yet or remember if they did. Funny story, too.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2010My son loves this book, even though it is pretty long for a 3 year old. It also is nice because it teaches him about places he has never been and maybe will make him curious to travel.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2013Dodsworth in London allows your child to enjoy the joy of visiting London, without the long flight. I recomend this book.
Top reviews from other countries
- Srivats RamReviewed in the United Kingdom on October 9, 2014
5.0 out of 5 stars Yaay for Dodsworth
what a brilliant series Dodsworth is - London is superb