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The cricket in Times Square / George Selden ; illustrated by Garth Williams.
Tucker is a streetwise city mouse. He thought he'd seen it all. But he's never met a cricket before, which really isn't surprising, because, along with his friend Harry Cat, Tucker lives in the very heart of New York City-the Times Square subway station. Chester Cricket never intended to leave his Connecticut meadow. He'd be there still if he hadn't followed the entrancing aroma of liverwurst right into someone's picnic basket. Now, like any tourist in the city, he wants to look around. And he could not have found two better guides-and friends-than Tucker and Harry. But Chester has a hidden talent and no one, not even Chester himself, realizes that the little country cricket may just be able to teach even the toughest New Yorkers a thing or two.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780312380038
- ISBN: 0312380038
- Physical Description: 132 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
- Edition: lst Square Fish ed.
- Publisher: New York : Square Fish, 2008.
Content descriptions
| Formatted Contents Note: | Tucker -- Mario -- Chester -- Harry Cat -- Sunday morning -- Sai Fong -- Cricket cage -- Tucker's life savings -- Chinese dinner -- Dinner party -- Jinx -- Mr. Smedley -- Fame -- Orpheus -- Grand Central Station. |
| Awards Note: | Newbery Honor Book, 1961. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Crickets > Fiction. Times Square (New York, N.Y.) > Fiction. |
Available copies
- 1 of 3 copies available at Kenton County.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covington Branch | J SELDE G (Text) | 33126020950469 | JFiction Paperback | Checked out | 05/21/2024 |
| Erlanger Branch | J SELDE G (Text) | 33126020950444 | JFiction Paperback | Available | - |
| Independence Branch | J SELDE G (Text) | 33126020950451 | JFiction Paperback | Checked out | 05/03/2024 |
George Selden (1929-1989) was the author of A Cricket in Times Square, winner of the 1961 Newbery Honor and a timeless children's classic. The popular Cricket series grew to seven titles, including Tucker's Countryside and The Old Meadow. In 1973, The Cricket in Times Square was made into an animated film. Selden lived in New York City until his death in December 1989. He enjoyed music, archaeology, and J.R.R. Tolkien.
Garth Williams illustrated all seven of the Chester Cricket books and many other distinguished works, including Stuart Little, Charlotte's Web, and the Little House series by Laura Ingalls Wilder.