George

by Agnes Sligh Turnbull, Trina Schart Hyman (Illustrator)

George

94 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1965

About the author

Novelist Agnes Sligh Turnbull was born in 1888 in New Alexandria, PA. After a dozen years as a short story writer, Turnbull wrote her first novel, The Rolling Years, published in 1936. In the 14 additional novels she wrote over the next 40-plus years, Turnbull built a thorough chronicle of the Scots who settled and farmed rural Westmoreland County. Turnbull died in 1982.

Reviews

[Michael Fitzgerald · Rating 4 out of 5]

The author's name was on my mind due to seeing a review from a friend here of one of Turnbull's adult books, and I just happend to come across a copy of this for cheap. I wasn't even aware she had written for children. The inclusion of very early Trina Schart Hyman illustrations was a most pleasant bonus.

At just four chapters and under 100 pages, this tells a comfortable light-hearted story that brings to mind something like Rabbit Hill but also The Indian in the Cupboard. For some reason I was also reminded of Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle. And I suppose there's perhaps a connection with Harvey, which would probably be missed by young readers.

Its brevity makes one want more - I think I would have felt more satisfied had this been included in a larger anthology.

[Cynthia Egbert · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a precious reminder of the importance of imagination and of positive family relationships. There are things that are dated about the book, but they are things that I wish we still practiced in our society so I almost loved it for those things rather than in spite of them. If you were to happen upon a copy, please grab it and read it to your favourite child or group of children. You will all be enchanted with the opinionated bunny who came and changed a family.

[Naomi Starling · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very cute little book, easy read, but with the traditional sad Mary Poppins ending. I was torn between three for the ending and four for it being so cute.

[Moriah Howard · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book illustrated by Trina Hyman is fantastic! The pictures are detailed and have emotion to it. George is clever and brings light to the book. Great book for Elementary students.

[Kathleen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interlibrary Loan from Fresno State College Library.
California State university, Fresno Henry Madden Library