Albert Sidney Fleischman (born Avron Zalmon Fleischman; March 16, 1920 – March 17, 2010) was an American author of children's books, screenplays, novels for adults, and nonfiction books about stage magic. His works for children are known for their humor, imagery, zesty plotting, and exploration of the byways of American history. He won the Newbery Medal in 1987 for The Whipping Boy and the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award in 1979 for Humbug Mountain. For his career contribution as a children's w...
McBroom and the great race
McBroom and the great race
Synopsis
Josh McBroom's one-acre farm is on the line when he's challenged to an unusual race. Mounted on a giant chicken, Josh must compete against Heck Jones, who rides a speedy Wyoming jackalope. The stakes are high in this wild and humorous competition where only one can claim victory.
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Josh McBroomProtagonist
Heck JonesAntagonist
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Adventures of McBroom
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McBroom and the great raceUnknown, 1981
46 pages
Chatto & WindusLanguage: EnglishISBN: 97807011258062 editions available
