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The Cricket in Times Square
The Cricket in Times Square
Author: George Selden, Garth Williams (Illustrator)
After Chester lands, in the Times Square subway station, he makes himself comfortable in a nearby newsstand. There, he has the good fortune to make three new friends: Mario, a little boy whose parents run the falling newsstand, Tucker, a fast-talking Broadway mouse, and Tucker's sidekick, Harry the Cat. The escapades of these four friends in...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780440228899
ISBN-10: 0440228891
Publication Date: 5/11/1999
Pages: 176
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
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3.8 stars, based on 6 ratings
Publisher: Yearling
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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A poignant classic to be enjoyed through the ages!
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Runner-up for the Newberry Medal
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We love this book! THe kids couldn't wait to finish it, and then hated to see it end.
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Delightful story with troubles, but a happy ending. Lots of lessons, but they teach themselves without seeming to.


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