Johnny/Bingo.

by Browning Norton and Norton, Browning,

Book Overview

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• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 069820073X
• ISBN13: 9780698200739
• Release Date: September 1971
• Publisher: Putnam Pub Group
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Over 30 Years Later and I Still Remember It

It was 1975 and I was in the 4th grade. My teacher Mrs. Lewis read Johnny Bingo to the class outloud over a series of afternoon reading sessions. I was so enthralled by the story that it inspired me to attempt to write my own 4th grader ripoff at the time. I got about 3 pages into that project before giving up. I'm 41 now and I still recall the intensity with which the story sparked my imagination -- two boys about my age having to fend for themselves in a life or death adventure running from mobsters. Your kids will love it.

Left an impression on a young boy

I was probably between the ages of 9 & 12 when I read "Johnny Bingo." I remember the book well to this day. I can't say for sure if that's because of the story or because it was one of the 1st books (of that length) I'd ever read. I think the story's impact is just as relevant today as it was 30 years ago, at least for an impressionable child. My recollection of Norton Browning's writing style is that I couldn't put it down. :-)Story Summary: While at the bank with Mom, a boy is kidnapped by bank robbers. Eventually he learns he wasn't the only one snagged. Who is this other person and what's going to happen to them?

A good book for young students

This is the first book read to us by Mrs. Marion Congdon in 4th grade. She'd read one chapter every other day if our work was done. A good mystery novel full of intrigue, recommended for students in grade school.