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The Devil Did It
Unable to rid herself of the devil who has arrived to play tricks on her family, Nana decides to make the demon her friend
32 pages, Library Binding
First published October 1, 1975
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Susan Jeschke
25 books7 followersSusan Jeschke is a children's author and illustrator whose books include the Reading Rainbow selection Perfect the Pig. She has also illustrated Tea and Whoppers, Into the Great Forest, and Scary Night Visitors.
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February 27, 2014
april wins.
I have been thinking about this book for years...years and years and years. Problem was, I couldn't remember the title...or the author...and I wasn't totally sure of the plot either.
I knew that this is one of the first books I had any recollection of. I remember borrowing it from the library when my sister was a baby, so I was no older than four. I remember sitting in a big chair and looking at the book by myself and feeling so sad for the girl when . The girl in the book cried, and I cried too. My mom saw me crying and asked me what I was crying about, but I said I wasn't crying because I didn't want her to think I was dumb for shedding tears over some book.
As an adult, I'd think of this book from time to time, but I could never remember much about it. Finally I posted a description of it on the message board of the What's the Name of That Book??? group and on Whatsthatbook.com, but it was april who found it for me. I don't know what kind of search engine magic she used, but she found the title and author and images of some of the pages. I couldn't see the last page anywhere on the great vast internet, so I wasn't sure, until I borrowed it through interlibrary loan.
I picked up the book today and flipped directly to the last page. Yes, april. Thank you april. You are right, april.
It's funny how time changes our memories. In my memory, I thought the devil looked more like a wolf, and I thought the illustrations were in full (muted) color. Turns out the devil looks like a furry little...devil, and the illustrations are all black and white.
Thank you, april, and interlibrary loan.
I have been thinking about this book for years...years and years and years. Problem was, I couldn't remember the title...or the author...and I wasn't totally sure of the plot either.
I knew that this is one of the first books I had any recollection of. I remember borrowing it from the library when my sister was a baby, so I was no older than four. I remember sitting in a big chair and looking at the book by myself and feeling so sad for the girl when . The girl in the book cried, and I cried too. My mom saw me crying and asked me what I was crying about, but I said I wasn't crying because I didn't want her to think I was dumb for shedding tears over some book.
As an adult, I'd think of this book from time to time, but I could never remember much about it. Finally I posted a description of it on the message board of the What's the Name of That Book??? group and on Whatsthatbook.com, but it was april who found it for me. I don't know what kind of search engine magic she used, but she found the title and author and images of some of the pages. I couldn't see the last page anywhere on the great vast internet, so I wasn't sure, until I borrowed it through interlibrary loan.
I picked up the book today and flipped directly to the last page. Yes, april. Thank you april. You are right, april.
It's funny how time changes our memories. In my memory, I thought the devil looked more like a wolf, and I thought the illustrations were in full (muted) color. Turns out the devil looks like a furry little...devil, and the illustrations are all black and white.
Thank you, april, and interlibrary loan.
July 27, 2012
Unusual, layered little story about a girl who is plagued by a troublesome imp, visible only to her. Unable to get rid of him, she becomes accustomed to his presence.
Jeschke's illustrations tell most of the story. She draws people with such individuality and expressiveness.
Jeschke's illustrations tell most of the story. She draws people with such individuality and expressiveness.
March 13, 2011
This was one of my favorite books as a little girl... and DEFINITELY the most memorable! Still a fantastic read, I return to it every few years, and love to pass it on. Too bad it's so obscure - not only is the story touching and fantastical and hilarious and VERY well told, but the illistrations are stunning: Beautiful graphite drawings, realistic but stylised. The characters expressions are priceless. I just love this book! It was perfect for mischievous little me, still is ;)
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