What's the Matter with Herbie Jones?

Suzy Kline

Putnam, 1986 - Juvenile Fiction - 111 pages

It's not often writers can capture so perfectly the third grade mentality. . . . All the elements work here: the story is solid, the characters are well done, and the illustrations . . . hit the mark too. A winner.--Booklist, starred review.

Contents

• The Ghost of Annabelle: 11
• Poems and the Foolproof Plan: 23
• The Dance Contest: 33

About the author

Suzy Kline was born August 27, 1943 in Berkeley, California. She graduated from the University of California at Berkeley with a degree in European History. She was an elementary school teacher for over 25 years before retiring. While teaching, she wrote over thirty books for children. Her most well-known works include titles in the Horrible Harry, Herbie Jones and Song Lee series. Ms. Kline now writes full-time and travels to schools and libraries and speak about writing.

Bibliographic information

• Title: What's the Matter with Herbie Jones?; Herbie Jones Series
• Author: Suzy Kline
• Illustrated by: Richard Williams
• Edition: 4, illustrated
• Publisher: Putnam, 1986
• ISBN: 0399213155, 9780399213151
• Length: 111 pages
• Subjects: Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Friendship