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Puffin Books, 2005-29-12

Homer Price

Homer Price

Puffin Modern Classics

Robert McCloskey, Author

Robert McCloskey, Illustrator

Paperback

9780142404157

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The comic genius of McCloskey and his wry look at small-town America kept readers in stitches for generations. Readers follow along as a boy named Homer Price foils four slick bandits using nothing but his wits and a pet skunk. Illustrations.
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With cleverness and calm in a world of delightful absurdity, Homer solves problems with a smile. These whimsical tales celebrate resourcefulness, humor, and the charm of small-town life—where curiosity and kindness are as valuable as invention.

Keywords and Themes: Boys & Men • Classics • Community • Country Life • Creativity • Curiosity • Dedication • Humor • Humorous Stories • Ingenuity • Juvenile Fiction • Lifestyles • Personality • Problem-Solving • Resourcefulness • Strategy

Readability • 6.6

Age Range • 8-12

Pages • 160

Subjects • Children's stories • American • Humorous stories • Short stories • Humorous fiction

Categories • Juvenile Fiction | Classics • Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories • Juvenile Fiction | Lifestyles | Country Life • Juvenile Fiction | Boys & Men

Welcome to Centerburg! Where you can win a hundred dollars by eating all the doughnuts you want; where houses are built in a day; and where a boy named Homer Price can foil four slick bandits using nothing but his wits and pet skunk.

The comic genius of Robert McCloskey and his wry look at small-town America has kept readers in stitches for generations!

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