HOMER THE TORTOISE

by Margaret Baker Baker ‧ RELEASE DATE: May 15, 1950

An engaging bit of whimsey about a tortoise who talks, this airy nonsense set in England should appeal to those who loved Alice in Wonderland and like animals who have something to say. Homer, rescued from a pet shop by Lettice, the middle Brown girl, enjoys reading the Times and has had the benefit of a classical English education in Homer's native Greace. Naturally his superior intelligence aids the Brown girls -- Dulcibella, Lettice and Mouse in solving their own and their neighbours' problems and wins for Homer fame and a ribbon for winning a race against a Shetland pony and some greyhounds. While no Mr. Toad, the Homer creation is a beguiling addition to the gallery of sophisticated, articulate animals in literature.

Pub Date: May 15, 1950

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Whittlesey House

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: May 1, 1950

Categories: FICTION