The Thumb in the Box by Ken Roberts

by Ken Roberts

Leon and his friend Susan live in New Auckland, an isolated village on the northwest coast of British Columbia. One day, the village receives an unexpected gift from the government — a fire truck. The problem is that mountains surround the village. There are no roads, no cars, and no fire hydrants. The man who comes to build the fire station brings with him a practical joke that scares the wits out of Leon and Susan — a real live wiggling thumb. It’s a toss-up as to which object will leave a bigger impact on the villagers — the first vehicle they’ve ever seen or the bizarre appendage.

Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

Reviews

[Kristen Gurri · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun fast book about a child living in British Columbia in a town with no cars and no roads.

Basically, this is the Canadian Marvin Redpost. I'm going to slip it in Colin's chapter book pile and see if he chooses it.

[Momruns5 · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was ok. I have no idea why I put this on my to read list. It was just a chapter book for first time chapter book readers.

[Jastin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Funny
i like the plan at the end!
Great book

[Caro · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a great little find!