Dumpy and the Big Storm

by Julie Andrews Edwards, Emma Walton Hamilton, Tony Walton (Illustrator)

A big storm is forecast for Apple Harbor, and Dumpy and his friends are pressed into service to help those in need.

Genres: Picture Books, Fiction

32 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2002

About the author

Dame Julie Elizabeth Andrews Edwards, DBE is an award-winning English actress, singer, author and cultural icon. She is the recipient of Golden Globe, Emmy, Grammy, BAFTA, People's Choice Award, Theatre World Award, Screen Actors Guild and Academy Award honours. Andrews rose to prominence after starring in Broadway musicals such as My Fair Lady and Camelot, as well as musical films like Mary Poppins (1964) and The Sound of Music (1965).

Reviews

[Anthony · Rating 4 out of 5]

A big storm invades the town of Apple Harbor and Dumpy and his neighbors all pitch in to the help, but their biggest challenge occurs when the lighthouse loses power with no spare parts. It's up to Dumpy and the others to keep the boats at sea safe until the passes.

[Jessica Plowman · Rating 4 out of 5]

The story is a bit wordy and long. But cute characters and fun illustrations!

[Aneesa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Had to change a word or two.

[Kim · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was really bothered by the message that the problem needed "the guys" and "men" to fix it. The police officer that shows up near the end had a female name, but there was no mention of her gender. And the other women in the book were portrayed as overly-worried or fragile. I kept stopping as I read this to my son to assure him that women could be strong problem-solvers, not just men.

I was really expecting better, and was sadly disappointed. I do no recommend this book.