The Mudhen

by Merritt Parmelee Allen, Stephen Voorhies (Illustrator)

The Mudhen strolled over and sat on the Camel's gas tank. "With no trace of egotism," he murmured, "I say I believe I can make her go." "Mud knows cars," Froggie said loyally. "Then let's see him start this crate," Rip challenged. "If I can't make her go I'll give you what you paid for her," The Mudhen declared. "Done!" Chesse cried. The Mudhen slipped behind the wheel, the motor started and the Camel rolled smoothly down the road. "Mud, I'm busting," Froggie panted. "Tell me what you did." Follow The Mudhen from crisis to crisis, as his master mind turns every predicament to his advantage..

201 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1945

About the author

Prolific and popular author of "boy's fiction" in the 1930's, 40's and 50's. Most of his books were historical fiction, the Civil War, the opening of the west, a few about the American Revolution.

Reviews

[Fausto Roberts · Rating 5 out of 5]

Somewhat dated in terms of time and place, but wonderfully well written. The innocent humor and eccentricities of the characters are as fresh to me today as they were when I first read it in the early '60's.

[Phair · Rating 4 out of 5]

My 1963 diary indicates I gave this 4+ stars. I went on to read the next Mudhen book right after this one.