Rackety-Boom

by Betty Ren Wright, Douglas Florian

"Rackety-Boom is an old blue truck, the knd of a truck that might get stuck" and so begins this charming rhyming story of an old blue truck.

28 pages, Hardcover A Whitman Tell-A-Tale Book

First published January 1, 1953

About the author

Betty Ren Wright was an award-winning author of children's fiction including The Dollhouse Murders, The Ghosts Of Mercy Manor and A Ghost in The House.

Known for her ghost stories and mysteries, Wright published 28 children's novels between 1981 and 2006, as well as picture books and short stories. Prior to pursuing her career as a full-time author in 1978, she worked as an editor of children's books.

Wright lived in Wisconsin with her husband, painter George A. Fredericksen, until her death in 2013.

Reviews

[Stacey Ayers-DePlonty]

This is my favorite book of all time! My grandma used to read a copy that was my dads when he was a child.

[Anne-marie]

One of my favorite books. I can't wait to share it with my grandson.

[Kevin Fillinger]

My all time hands down favorite children's book ever.

[Connor]

Decent rhyming that shakes up the rhythm sometimes. Great classic children's art style. Decent story of enjoying something for what it is.

Waiting to rate to see how my son likes it, but so far positive.

[Val]

This story of an old blue truck illustrates the importance of not getting rid of things simply because they are old. Beautifully written. A classic and a family favorite. My husband and I still remember parts of the rhymes and our daughter is now in her 30's.