The Elf of Union Square

by Jan Carr

Hiram the Elf has had enough—not only has Union Square Park been cleaned up and made safe, but everyone who visits the Square is so infernally nice. So with the help of Knut the rat, he launches a sneaky campaign to return Union Square to the “bad old days.” A little dog poop on the walkways, a little soap on the monkey bars, and suddenly the regulars of Union Square are at war with each other. But a boy named Jack and his reporter friend Will know that someone must be behind all the chaos. Will they discover the culprit before it’s too late for Union Square?

With a lovably silly cast of characters that any reader will recognize, Jan Carr’s debut novel is a brilliant combination of big laughs and sly satire. In no time you’ll be rooting for Jack and Will to save the day... or for Hiram to wreck it!

Genres: Middle Grade

128 pages, Hardcover

First published February 23, 2004

Reviews

[mykittyquest17 · Rating 2 out of 5]

2 stars

Something I read a long time ago that wasn’t very good.

[Sandy Runions · Rating 3 out of 5]

I did not like this book--Times New Roman font. I liked the people, and I finally let the elf be an elf. When we got to the misadventure at the restaurant, I connected. Sometimes elves or something make our life miserable, usually for their own gain. We must find the answer that agrees with who we are.

[Phoebe · Rating 4 out of 5]

I LOVE THIS BOOK! i read it in 3rd or 2nd grade and its still hilarious. its easy so its nice if you come out of a long series. I know the auother and shes soo nice, its about this elf thats so pissed of at the happiness in his park and he trys to get to be like the old days!

[Krista the Krazy Kataloguer · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was better than I thought it would be. An elf and a rat create mischief in a New York City park.

[Valerie Mabrey · Rating 1 out of 5]

Another book that should have been a great read aloud to kids but was not. I read it to myself and glad I did. It was not a good story and missed the excitement of a good kid's book.