is the third Grandma Dowdel book. When a new preacher and his family move in next door to Grandma Dowdel, they never expected their ancient neighbor would be quite so much help - or is it trouble? Complete with haunted pumpkin patches, outhouse pranks, and Elvis, this hilarious collection of Grandma Dowdel stories will keep you laughing.
Things I Liked:
I just have to say, this book is nothing without Grandma Dowdel. She makes the book. I love the way she thinks and how no one knows quite what she intends, until she's finished whatever she is doing. I also became a fan of Ruth Ann - especialy trying to imagine a child imitating Grandma Dowdel. Here's a taste of the fun to be savored:
"Dad had already killed a hog snake coiled in the choir loft. He and the snake met up by chance, and all Dad could think of to do was drop a box of hymnals on its head." p.12
"I'm about a squat jump away from a loaded Winchester 21," Mrs. Dowdel replied, "and I'm tetchy as a bull in fly time." p.16Things I Didn't Like:
I've got to admit I didn't quite enjoy this one as much as the previous two. The stories were not quite as gut-busting, but it was still excellent.
Read-alikes:
Definitely get your hands on A Long Way From Chicago
and A Year Down Yonder
by PeckReminded me of the fun to be had in The Wednesday Wars by Gary Schmidt
BOOK CONTENT RATINGS:
s-factor: none
new favorite word: hoo-boy
mrg-factor: none
v-factor: none
Overall rating: ****
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