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A good read in an Excellent Series by a Great Author

Sheer witty fun!

Short And Funny

Not as Good as the Others in this Wonderful Series

Be careful what you wish for

The DIRTY DUCK (CASSETTE)
Martha Grimes
Manufacturer: Audioworks
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Audio Cassette
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ASIN: 0671759892

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Superintendent Richard Jury has been wrong before. But when stating that "nothing ever happens in Stratford," he never imagined just how wrong he could be. Besides the stage murders committed nightly at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, a real one has been performed not far from a popular pub known as The Dirty Duck.

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A good read in an Excellent Series by a Great Author.......2007-06-26

The Dirty Duck, by Martha Grimes, is the 4th book in this excellent series. This is not the strongest entry in the series, but it is still a quick and engaging read; a journey well-worth taking. The setting here is Stratford - Upon - Avon during a Shakespearian festival. For those of you new to the series, I would recommend reading them in order for the best reading experience; however, they are also fun as stand alone novels.

Here is the series in order:

The Man with a Load of Mischief
The Old Fox Deceived
The Anodyne Necklace
The Dirty Duck
Jerusalem Inn
Help the Poor Struggler
The Deer Leap
I am the only Running Footman
The Five Bells and Bladebone
The Old Silent
The Old Contemptibles
The Horse You Came In on
Rainbow's End
The Case has Altered
The Stargazey
The Lamorna Wink
The Blue Last
The Grave Maurice
The Winds of Change
The Old Wine Shades
Dust

Sheer witty fun!.......2004-07-27

The 4th in the series of Brit Mysteries named after pubs, was the first tale I ever read of Martha Grimes and it instantly made me a devoted fan. I actually bought the audio tapes simply because Tim Curry was the narrator. He has done dozens and dozens of audio books and he is such an amazing talent. So, imagine my delight when I discovered a new author as well. Instantly, I went out and bought every Grimes Curry has recorded. I'm just sorry, they have not filled out the whole series with Curry's audio versions. Hopefully, someday...

Superintendent Richard Jury said "nothing ever happens in Stratford" - naturally, in Grimes fashion, he is forced to eat those words. Grindeline Bracegirdle an American on vacation in England was enjoying a drink at the Dirty Duck, when time is called. Her mysterious companion lures her off alone with the promise of hot sex, instead murders her. A town used to stage murders nights at the Globe Theatre, home of Shakespeare, the real murder send Jury to investigating. Right behind him is close friend and ex-peer Melrose plant, with Agatha Ardry in tow gobbling faerycakes all the way - Melrose's American aunt from hell.

Grimes is outrageously funny - in the Brit style - hard to believe she is a Yank. Curry gives perfection in the reading, right down to Bracegirdle's thrill at seeking a wild fling on her vacation only to be the victim. High camp in the land of
Will! Utterly Delightful.

Short And Funny.......2004-04-25

This is one of her shorter stories that can be enjoyed in an afternoon. The meeting of Melrose Plant and Harvey Schoenberg is hysterical! I felt I could see Melrose's brain desperately trying to decode this odd little man's obscure theory of Shakespeare and friends. And yes, some Americans in Europe can be a little overbearing, when left to their own means. I enjoyed it ever so much!

Not as Good as the Others in this Wonderful Series.......2002-03-10

I am puzzled by Martha Grimes' response to Americans in this novel. As an American, albeit one who is writing British mysteries, she comes up with a whole tour full of unsympathetic American tourists here--even down to what I think are supposed to be humerous names for them. I think this is unfortunate, since it weakens the book, which has a plot that could have held up just as well if the characters were less insistantly annoying.
Martha Grimes is one of my favorite writers, and I don't think this novel holds up anywhere near as well as the others in this wonderful series.

Be careful what you wish for.......2002-01-05

I was taking a few days off work (can you call it vacation if you mostly stay home and drive your kids and their friends around?) so I didn't want to read the stack of business books waiting for me. And I didn't feel ready to get back into Tolkien. I told my wife I wanted a mystery that I could read in a couple of days - nothing as cerebral as Holmes, but not a fluff (vacation shouldn't be a total waste). She hands me The Dirty Duck. Yes another really great Detective Superintendent Richard Jury story. A bucket full of interesting (read: quirky, but loveable) characters in a great setting (Stratford-on Avon) - only one of them has this nasty thing about using a razor in a most unconventional way - and then leaving a bit of poetry on the corpses as a signature. And just to add a twist, a little boy who is related to two of the victims is missing. I put Martha Grimes right up there with Christie for character and plot twists any day. If you haven't sampled Martha Grimes yet, you don't know what you are missing.

Biscuit Finds a Friend Book and Tape (My First I Can Read)

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Finally, a primer that is right on the mark! (Biscuit finds a friend)
A great first reader
Biscuit Meets the Little Duck
Biscuit Rex
Motivation that moves young beginning readers!

Biscuit Finds a Friend Book and Tape (My First I Can Read)
Alyssa Satin Capucilli
Manufacturer: HarperFestival
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Audio Cassette

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ASIN: 0060293241
Release Date: 2001-01-09

Book Description

The lovable Biscuit makes a return trip to audio in this popular I Can Read sequel.

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Finally, a primer that is right on the mark! (Biscuit finds a friend).......2005-12-15

My five year old daughter is just beginning to read and I have to tell you that my husband and I have been through a lot of books that claim they are `primers' but which aren't.

Either they use a huge vocabulary, or else they have too many words per page. In one case the entire book was written in the past tense. And while they might be great for a more experienced new reader, they are not good for true beginning/emergent readers; children with just a few weeks under their belts.

In any case, "Biscuit Finds a Friend" does not have any of these problems. You will find text that is simple and uncluttered, with not too many words per page. An example follows for you to judge for yourself:

The little duck is lost.
Woof! Woof!
We will bring the little duck back to the pond.
Woof! Woof!

Here, little duck.
Here is the pond.
Here is your mother and your father.
Quack!

Five Stars. A real book for beginning/emergent readers. The text is simple and just repetitive enough that children are encouraged. The artwork and story line appeal to children whether they are reading or not. Certainly my 3 year old son enjoys this book as well.

A great first reader.......2005-08-26

My mother, a teacher, gave us some Bisquit books for our 4 year old son. He loved them so much, he has learned to read them in just a couple weeks.

The illustrations are as cute as can be.

The text ranges from simple to moderate for a first reader. I have found the balance between easy to read / appropriately repetitive text and few few places where the rules for sounds change a little to be just right. You can see where your child will try to apply a known rule (e.g., here vs. her) but will fail. You can explain the difference between the words and how to know proper pronunciation. After doing it a few times, he gets not just the words, but the rule. This, of course, requires the parent to be active while the child is reading.

The construction of the book provide plenty of reinforcement for the child and our son always wants to read more.

However, like all things, it is good to get other first readers as well. After a point, children will have memorized the text and will no longer be really 'reading' or stretching themselves.

We have some Bob the Builder, Toy Story, etc. books. However, Bisquit was unknown to us and is preferred by our son.

Biscuit Meets the Little Duck.......2003-09-19

In this book Biscuit meets a new friend when he finds a small yellow duckling near the house. Friendly puppy that he is, Biscuit soon makes friends but a duckling should be with its parents.

Biscuit helps the little duckling find its family but not without making an impression as the duckling looks like it follows him home at the end.

Another simple and happy story with some of the best illustrations in children's books. My daughter likes to read the "Woof, woof!" parts.

Biscuit Rex.......2002-06-25

"Biscuit Finds a Friend" is the most emotionally shattering portrayal of love and loss since "Wuthering Heights". Alyssa Satin Capucilli has written the manifesto of a disenfranchised generation, and the publication of "Biscuit Finds a Friend" represents a watershed moment in the world of fiction. In Biscuit, Capucilli has found a humble hero, a character that speaks quietly, but speaks for a generation nonetheless. In his quest for simple, basic companionship, Biscuit reminds me of Holden Caulfield of Salinger's "The Catcher in the Rye," and echoes of the immense effect that "Catcher" had on its generation can be found here. Biscuit, seeking to break free of the shackles of oppression forced upon him by his cruel dominatrix--left nameless, perhaps to create a "Big Brother" atmosphere where authority is nameless but must be obeyed without exception--finds love with a young duckling, who has run away from a broken home where, it is implied, he is malnourished, beaten, and... abused. Much like in "1984," the pair share the happiest of moments, unaware... that the specter of authority dwells all about them, waiting to pounce. When it does, Biscuit and his friend are cruelly separated, returned, respectively, to the doghouse and an abusive household. The story ends with the tragedy of separation, the endless cycle of emotional destruction that has so overwhelmed the generation that will devour "Biscuit Finds a Friend".

Motivation that moves young beginning readers!.......1999-06-22

My 3 yr old son has simply fallen in love with Biscuit. We look forward to bedtime reading each night as we go through Biscuit's day which is full of adventures. The book is interactive in the way that it asks questions which gives the children a chance to be creative with their own adventure. We look forward to growing with Biscuit!

Duck on a Bike (Book and Audiocassette Tape) (Paperback)

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Duck on a Bike (Book and Audiocassette Tape) (Paperback)
David Shannon
Manufacturer: Scholastic Inc.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Audio Cassette
ASIN: B000BJG3Y2

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Shannon serves up a sunny blend of humor and action in this delightful tale of a Duck who spies a red bicycle one day and gets "a wild idea." Sure enough, in no time flat, he's tooling around the farmyard. A succession of his barnyard friends greet him politely enough, but their private responses range from scornful ("That's the silliest thing I've ever seen," from Cow) to boastful ("You're still not as fast as me," from Horse) to wistful ("I wish I could ride a bike just like Duck," from Mouse). Then a herd of kids rides down the road in a blur of dust; they park their bikes and head indoors. A wordless spread records the sublime moment when the animals all gather with identical wide-eyed looks and sly smiles. Readers can almost see what they're thinking, and sure enough, the next spread shows them all zipping around on bikes, with Duck in the lead. Shannon makes the most of awkward appendages on wheels and handlebars, and deftly balances clean compositions with just the right amount of detail. Varying perspectives including the chicken's-eye-view of Duck's bike wheel looming large provide plenty of good-natured dash. Add to all this the abundant opportunity for youngsters to chime in with barnyard responses ("M-o-o-o"; "Cluck! Cluck!"), and the result is one swell read-aloud, packed with freewheeling fun.

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The Duct Tape Book
Karen Peebles
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000SE0H92

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Excellent handbook for duct tape projects and a little bit of background on the product as well as a few practical uses for it.

Farmer Duck (Book and Audiocassette Tape) (Paperback)

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Animal Farm, but not .

Farmer Duck (Book and Audiocassette Tape) (Paperback)
Martin Waddell
Manufacturer: Scholastic Inc.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Audio Cassette
ASIN: B000F7AJ7C

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Waddell's waddler is a real winner. In all kinds of weather, this downtrodden duck hauls in the sheep, tends the hens, and does the housework as well. "How goes the work?" the farmer repeatedly asks. "Quack," the duck constantly replies--until all the barnyard animals convene to help the exhausted servant exact revenge and oust the lazy lout. Hilarious art masterfully captures the expressions of the put-upon duck, the supportive cast, and the slovenly ergophobic who reads the newspaper and chomps on bonbons in bed. All the while, the use of subtle shading and light reflect the passing of time on the farm and the serenity of the English countryside, and the double-page spreads burst with life and vitality. With its lilting, large-print text and satisying resolution, it's as perfect for beginning readers as it is for story hours.

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Animal Farm, but not ........2007-05-13

All these people who wrote good reviews are insane, or shamelessly politically biased.

This book is Animal Farm, if you are a employee of Mini Truth from 1984. They are rewriting history people, and marketing a socialist ideal to our childeren.

George Orwell must be rolling around in his grave.

INGSOC is going after your childeren.

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The Duck Wreaks Havoc Again
A Fun Read-Aloud for Younger Kids
He's baaaack!
My favorite, my childrens favorite.
Fix-It Duck

Fix-it Duck (Book & Tape)
Jez Alborough
Manufacturer: Collins Audio
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0007149263

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A leaking roof? A window stuck? These are jobs for... Fix-It Duck!

He's got his tools. He's smart-he's strong. What can possibly go wrong?

But Duck is up to his old tricks. Now who'll end up in a fix?

Jez Alborough's inimitable Duck first appeared in Duck in the Truck.

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The Duck Wreaks Havoc Again.......2007-04-19

After leaving his friends stuck in the muck, Duck is living in the same rural area as Sheep, Frog and Goat. Unfortunately for them, Duck now fancies himself a handyman. However, his absent-minded ways make him more of a menace than a helper. In fact, his "Fix-It" skills are less than even any shade tree mechanic. Like with the first book, Alborough manages to surprise with a clever twist, that on second reading his foreshadowed throughout the book. Once again the clever story line is complemented extremely well by the outstanding illustrations.

A Fun Read-Aloud for Younger Kids.......2007-03-13

A short, rhyming story, this would make an excellent read-aloud for younger kids. Duck is sitting in his living room on a rainy day when a drop of water drips into his tea cup. He immediately launches into "Fix-It Duck" mode, setting out to repair the roof. But he doesn't have a ladder, so he sets out to borrow one from his friend Sheep. Sheep mentions that the window in his own roof (Sheep lives in a camper) leaks, and Fix-It Duck is on the job again. The reader rapidly figures out that Fix-It Duck, while well-intentioned, is an uncoordinated and accident-prone menace. But the thing about Duck is that he never gives up when things don't go as planned. He just makes a new plan, and keeps on going. For example, here's when he "fixes" Sheep's window:

He does what he can to close up the gap.
He glues it, screws it and gives it a tap.
(SMASH - picture of broken window)
"The problem," says Duck, "is your glass is too thin."
"My house," wails Sheep. "The rain's coming in!"
"What we need," says Duck, with a glint in his eye,
"is to pull your house to somewhere dry."

And things get more out of control from there, with an added, funny twist revealed at the end.

I found the text in this book quite catchy. It reads like a song. I was making lunch immediately after reading it, and kept hearing "This is a job for ... Fix-It Duck" repeating in my head, in a cheerful sort of way. The illustrations are exuberant and whimsical, with enough attention to detail to reward repeat readings. For instance, the amiable Duck drinks his tea out of a smiley-face mug, while the house-proud Sheep has a vase of colorful flowers in his window, and serves tea in flower-printed mugs. Duck also has a "DUCK1" vanity plate on his car, and a little duck-shaped hood ornament. Mostly, though, what comes across from the deft illustrations are the personalities of the characters, cheerfully clueless Duck, justifiably nervous Sheep, wary Goat, and shy little Frog, who makes an appearance in the end.

The board book edition is sturdy, but in a larger format, with thinner pages, than many board books. It's an excellent addition to the set of available board book titles. The colors are bright (despite the rain falling on every page), and I expect the book to hold up well to repeat readings. This book is sure to be a hit with the early pre-school crowd. Personally, I'll be keeping an eye out for Duck's other adventures.

This book review was originally published on my blog, Jen Robinson's Book Page, on March 12, 2007.

He's baaaack!.......2006-11-11

Like The Empire Strikes Back, a sequel that is even better than its predecessor. Duck once again combines guileless ego, an over-reaching confidence and a breezy facility for externalising his troubles and wreaks havoc as a self-appointed handyman. His long-suffering friends - frog, sheep and goat - are again along for the ride and Alborough's hilarious, rhyming text will have you hamming it up like the voice talent on a Pixar DVD extra. As noted in previous reviews, the illustrations are full of enjoyable detail and layouts have a flair and sophistry more often seen in comic strips directed at older readers. Don't overlook the first and last pages, which serve as preface and epilogue in illustrated form. For readers aged 3 and up, this has been a very welcome addition to our home library.

My favorite, my childrens favorite........2003-09-17

This book is wonderful - it has my 3 and 4 year old girls rolling with laughter. They know all the rhymes and and sometimes say them before me.

We have had it almost a year and they still want to read it all the time. Fortunately it reads aloud so well that I am happy to oblige.

Fix-It Duck.......2002-07-04

A great read-aloud for preschool through 2nd grade (at least). I love the way Jez Alborough has used the pages so creatively by varying the drawing "frames" and the text "boxes." Kids will love how Duck fearlessly bumbles through trying to fix one thing and then another, making things worse and worse. The tension builds throughout the book until the surprise ending. Make sure you carefully examine the two-page spreads at the beginning and end of the book. The first sets the stage for what's to come, and the last one gives closure to the story. It reminds me of WATCH OUT, BIG BRO' IS COMING! by the perspective used in the pictures, and the surprise ending.

Greetings from Duck's Breath: As Heard on National Public Radio's All Things Considered, Morning Edition and Homemade Radio

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Greetings from Duck's Breath: As Heard on National Public Radio's All Things Considered, Morning Edition and Homemade Radio

Manufacturer: Newman Communications
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Inktomi and the Ducks (and Other Assiniboin Trickster Stories)

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great fun for the kids,ages 5 and 6 .a must for long car tri

Inktomi and the Ducks (and Other Assiniboin Trickster Stories)
Ron Evans
Manufacturer: Parabola Audio Library
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Binding: Audio Cassette

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ASIN: 0930407334

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great fun for the kids,ages 5 and 6 .a must for long car tri.......1999-08-04

this adult enjoyed the tales as much as the kids

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It's Not About "Duck" Tape
Ranelle Kane
Manufacturer: Jelm Mountain Pubns
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 0936204532

Last Stories of the Old Duck Hunters (Gordon Macquarrie Trilogy Audio)

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Last Stories of the Old Duck Hunters (Gordon Macquarrie Trilogy Audio)
Gordon MacQuarrie
Manufacturer: Willow Creek Press
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ASIN: 1572230169

Book Description

The timelessly entertaining saga of the Old Duck Hunters Association, Inc. comes alive in this first-ever audiotape collection of Gordon MacQuarrie stories. Here are MacQuarrie and his father-in-law, "Hizzoner," the sole members of the ODHA, Inc. in their misadventurous and often mischievous pursuit of waterfowl and fish. This three-tape, nine-hour collection of stories is read by Public Radio's "Chapter a Day" narrator, Karl Schmidt, from the three-volume Gordon MacQuarrie Trilogy. The Stories of the Old Duck Hunters 2-tape volumes are also available individually.

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last stories of the old duck hunters.......2000-11-01

if you hunt ducks this book is a must. it is packed full of the "good old days". not only that, but each story makes you feel as if you were there. you can almost feel the cold of the morning and the excitement of each flock that passes by.

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