An Alligator Ate My Brother, An

By Mary Olson

Paul and his sister, Lydia, are waiting for dinner. Their younger brother, Jimmy, is in the playroom. It's just another ordinary evening. Mother is mashing potatoes. Father is flipping burgers.... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1563978032
• ISBN13: 9781563978036
• Release Date: September 2000
• Publisher: Boyds Mills Press
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.3" x 0.5" x 10.5"
• Age Range: 5 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

A contemporary tall tale

Poor Paul. In Mary Olson's "An Alligator Ate My Brother," he is expected by his parents to keep track of his younger brother Jimmy at every turn. When it turns out that Jimmy is being chased through the house by an alligator (!), no one believes Paul or gives him any help at all. Finally realizing he's going to have to deal with this himself, Paul amply rises to the occasion, takes care of Jimmy, and turns to take on the alligator once again when it begins to eye their sister Lydia. Fun and empowering for kids to read. Illustrated with great verve by Tammie Lyon.

Can Paul save the day?

It's just another ordinary night at home. Mom and Dad are busily preparing dinner, Paul and Lydia are working on projects, and Jimmy is upstairs playing in his bedroom. Suddenly, the family hears a loud thump and Paul is sent to investigate and ensure that Jimmy is okay. Paul is very surprised to find Jimmy being chased around the room by an alligator. Unfortunately, the rest of the family think that Paul is making up an incredible story and ignores his pleads for help. Once Paul goes back up to help Jimmy he realizes the alligator has eaten him and attempts to rescue him by jumping on the alligator's stomach. Paul may be able to save his brother, but will he be able to save the rest of his unbelieving family? Watercolor illustrations accompany this story.