Digby O'Day in the Fast Lane
Book 1 of 5: Dixie O'DayShirley Hughes
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Add to basketSold by Rarewaves USA United, OSWEGO, IL, U.S.A.
AbeBooks Seller since 20 June 2025
Condition: New
Quantity: 8 available
Add to basketHang on to the wheel for the first of three adventures from a dynamic mother-daughter pair: beloved author Shirley Hughes and talented illustrator Clara Vulliamy.Digby O'Day and Percy are best friends. This daring canine duo can find adventure anywhere - even entering an All-Day Race! Digby is sure he can win, especially with Percy as his co-driver. But when the race starts and Digby and Percy are quickly left in the dust, it seems like they don't stand a chance. They meet peril after peril: a car that breaks down (and slides back to the edge of a cliff!), a near miss with an oncoming train, and worst of all, Digby's archenemy, Lou Ella, who is also in the race and will stop at nothing to win. In a day full of twists, turns, thrills, and surprises, anything can happen. Who will come out ahead? And will Lou Ella get her comeuppance? Read more Continue reading Read less FROM SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNALK-Gr 2-This early chapter book is light and entertaining yet still exciting. Digby O'Day and Percy are always having adventures in Digby's car. The book opens with an "interview" with Digby in which he and the other characters are introduced. It also includes a map so children can follow the episodes. First, the canine pals almost fall off a cliff and are saved by passing motorists. They enter a car race and get lost yet persevere. Their annoying neighbor and careless driver, Lou Ella, is so confident of her lead that she stops to eat lunch at diner and, in true "Tortoise and Hare" fashion, loses the race. The book features short sentences and lots of white space. Cartoon drawings appear on every page and add to the fun. The result is a story that's delightful and original.-Ellie Lease, Harford County Public Library, MD REVIEWAn amusing adventure through the countryside, ending with a lovely pot of tea. . Charming.-The New York Times Book ReviewBroken into six short chapters with charming illustrations and only a few sentences per page, this book is perfect for beginning readers starting to move beyond the picture book. Duos such as Elephant and Piggie and Frog and Toad come to mind as Hughes' hounds embark upon their tortoise-and-hare-style adventure. Sweet and simple, the illustrations and story will amuse young readers as Digby and Percy drive through town meeting other residents in their race for the finish line. A section of "fun extras" follows the story, complete with car games, activities, and a reading challenge. The first of three planned adventures, this is a delightful addition to early chapter books.-BooklistAn appealing early chapter book series with retro flair. . With its beautiful duotone art, rigorously moral universe and just the right amount of thrills, this gentle series harkens back to an earlier time in children's books. Kids who love detail will pore over the illustrations. The generous art-to-word ratio will give newly independent readers a sense of accomplishment at reading the book themselves, and the broad appeal of the char.
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