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Synopsis
An elephant's eleventh birthday party is marked by eleven games preceding the banquet to be eaten at the eleventh hour; but when the time to eat arrives, the birthday feast has disappeared. The reader is invited to guess the thief., Horace the elephant decides to celebrate his 11th birthday by having all his pals over for a huge celebration. There are sack races, a pool tournament, a tennis match, hide-and-seek, and a tug of war. Of course, everything will be topped off with a gigantic feast prepared by Horace himself. However, at the 11th hour, the guests rush into the dining room only to discover that the delicious meal has been completely devoured. Who could have done such a devious thing? By carefully reading the text and searching for clues in the illustrations, readers can try to solve the mystery by themselves. (The answer is provided in a special section at the back of the book.) Illustrated with color paintings., When the special feast that was to be eaten at the elephant's eleventh birthday party is stolen, the reader is invited to guess the identity of the thief.
| Size | | Height: | 12.8 in | | Width: | 9.5 in | | Thickness: | 0.2 in | | Weight: | 7.2 oz |
Publisher's Notes
First Line: "When Horace turned Eleven he decided there should be/Some kind of celebration. 'For my friends', he said, 'and me./For though I've been the age of eight and nine and six and seven,/This is the very first time that I've ever been Eleven!'"
Industry Reviews
Someone has stolen an elephant's birthday feast, and readers must find the culprit. "The fun of poring over the pictures for hidden messages and significant particulars is matched by the enjoyment derived from the witty, ingenious verses," said PW. Ages 6-up. (Sept.)
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