Herbie and his best friend, Raymond, don't have the money they need for the class's end-of-the-year gift for their teacher. They solve their problem by earning the money, but that's when the trouble really begins.
Kline gives readers a character so true to life he will come to be a friend. . . . Great fun and the well-designed layout--short chapters, attractive gray-wash pictures, big print--can only add to the book's considerable charm.--Booklist, starred review.