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Anderson, Laurie Halse

The Big Cheese of Third Street

32 pp. | Simon | March, 2002 | Trade ISBN 0-689-82464-5 $$16.00
(3) K-3 Illustrated by David Gordon. When the big kids pick on Benny Antonelli, "no bigger than a peanut butter sandwich," he climbs trees, drainpipes, and street signs to escape. At the block party, however, Benny becomes a hero when he climbs the greased pole to claim the prize on top. The slightly irreverent humor and the bold illustrations featuring dramatic perspectives make this tall tale a delight to read aloud.
Reviewer: Patricia Riley

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