The Shrinking of Treehorn
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Based on 16 Ratings and 16 Reviews |
Book Description
Treehorn is clearly shrinking, and his parents aren't the least bit interested. His mother is obsessed with whether or not her cake will rise. His father, at one point addressing a son who can barely see over the table, states blindly, "Nobody shrinks." Treehorn doesn't seem all that bothered that his clothes are hanging over his extremities; he just feels someone should know. But the adults he t... More
Book Information
Publisher | Penguin Young Readers Group |
Binding | Paperback (13 editions) |
Reading Level | Uncategorized |
# of Pages | N/A |
ISBN-10 | 0140885269 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0140885262 |
Publication Date | 09/28/1989 |
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9/9/2011 Naomi Hawkins Rowe said:
tags: I recommend
I was attracted to this book initially because I am a fan of Edward Gorey, but this book is absolutely delightful, as are the others in the series.
I think my son loves this book as well because he, like most children, can relate to the frustration Treehorn feels when the adults in his life don't b... more
tags: I recommend
8/25/2007 Sara Yasmin Khan said: This is probably one of my favourite books ever. I think the stark drawings laced with the dark dark humour is brilliant. Poor tiny treehorn! His name is also the best name ever, I will name my first child Treehorn as a tribute.
tags: I recommend
tags: I recommend
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