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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Moritmer Henryson loves Plantzilla--the plant he's been taking care of all year in this third-grade classroom--so much that he takes it home for the summer. But things soon take a strange turn. Full color.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Mortimer Henryson <i>loves</i> Plantzilla, the plant he's been taking care of all year in his third-grade classroom. He loves him so much, he takes him home for summer vacation. What could go wrong with a . . . plant? But life in the Henryson household soon takes a strange turn. A pot roast disappears, then steaks from the grill--and where has Mrs. Henryson's prize Chihuahua gone?<br> In this hilarious story told ingeniously through letters, Jerdine Nolen and David Catrow team up to show that when there's enough love, even the most unlikely character can become part of a family.<br><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Nolen delivers another picture book with a far-out premise and plenty of heart.<br>--<i>Publishers Weekly</i> <p/>A terrific story about caring and friendship.--<i>The MetroWest Daily News</i><br>Witty and clever . . . delightfully quirky.--<i>The Horn Book Guide</i><br><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>JERDINE NOLEN</b> is the author of <i>Raising Dragons</i>, which won the Christopher Award and was a <i>Smithsonian Magazine</i> Notable Book for Children. She lives in Maryland. <p/><b>DAVID CATROW</b> has illustrated many books for children, including <i>Cinderella Skeleton</i> and <i>The Emperor's Old Clothes</i>, a <i>New York Times Book Review </i>Best Illustrated Book of the Year. He lives in Ohio. <br>

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