The Curious Adventures of Jimmy McGee

By Eleanor Estes

Book Overview

Jimmy McGee is a tiny, leprechaun-like man whose peaceful life is disrupted when he rescues Amy's doll Little Lydia from a monstrous wave that sweeps her off the beach. Can Jimmy find a way to restore Little Lydia to her original state as a "do-nothing doll" before he returns her to her rightful owner?

From the bestselling author of Ginger Pye comes the quirky story of a little man who saves the day in a big way.

But what happens when the doll he saved gets a case of the magical zoomie-zoomies?

A Secret World: Discover the hidden headquarters of Jimmy McGee, a tiny plumber with a big secret and a knack for fixing more than just pipes.Magical Realism: When a doll named Little Lydia is swept out to sea, it takes a little bit of magic--and a very brave plumber--to bring her home.An Unforgettable Quest: Join Jimmy on his mission to cure Little Lydia of a mysterious magical ailment before her owner, Amy, finds out.A Cast of Curious Creatures: Meet a host of animal refugees, from a wise owl to a hoop snake, who take shelter in Jimmy's cozy headquarters during a hurricane.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0152055177
• ISBN13: 9780152055172
• Release Date: August 2005
• Publisher: Clarion Books
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.1" x 7.6"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

``Jimmy McGee... Hero.''

Hey, what can I say? ``The Curious Adventures of Jimmy McGee'' is just about the best darned book for BedTime Stories, 2nd only to Pooh. It's fantastical & wonderous, w/plenty of character & originality. With catch-phrases & situational romps, Estes creates a wonderful world, easy for children of all ages to escape to. & I'm sure to catch heck for saying this, but in a time of the over-saturation of a certain `boy wizard', it is more than refreshing to have another little boy come along in ``6-60 time'' with his ``bombazine bag & stove-pipe hat'' & get us all caught-up w/``zoomy-zoomies''. =D Here's to you, Jimmy McGee! ``Hero.''