Tippy Lemmey

by Patricia C. McKissack

Book Overview

Set in 1951, America is fighting Korea and three kids are fighting their own war against a mean neighborhood dog, Tippy Lemmey. A Ready-For-Chapters book This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0689850190
• ISBN13: 9780689850196
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Aladdin Paperbacks
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.7" x 7.5"
• Age Range: 7 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 5

Customer Reviews

Sweet story

Patricia C. McKissack always has a story worth telling. This is a lovely little tale about three children who are trying to cope with a mean neighborhood dog. Tippy Lemmey is a dog with a first AND last name and he is chasing them and snapping at their heels as they pass his turf. I loved the kids inventiveness as they try to out think and out run the dog. The children do not wish the dog harm even though he is making their life a misery. The story has a nice resolution, which is a relief--I always worry about "dog" stories (à la No More Dogs by Gordon Korman) With only 64 pages this is a perfect book for those children transitioning to "chapter books."