The Horn Book Guide

YOUNGER FICTION

Proimos, James

The Many Adventures of Johnny Mutton

42 pp. | Harcourt | May, 2001 | Trade ISBN 0-15-202379-8 $$16.00 | Paper ISBN 0-15-202413-1 $$6.00

(2) 1-3 When Momma Mutton discovers a foundling on her doorstep, she fails to notice the infant is actually a sheep. Five brief tales describe Johnny's experiences at home and school. Raucously told, each story comes to a gentle conclusion that celebrates the individuality of the good-natured protagonist. The flat, vibrantly colored comic-strip art and scratchy hand-lettered text are a good match for the book's goofy humor.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta | Horn Book Magazine Issue: September, 2001