Books by Bill Maynard and Complete Book Reviews

Rock River
Rock River
Bill Maynard, Author Putnam Publishing Group $15.99 (104p) ISBN 978-0-399-23224-4
Thinly drawn characterizations and a strong moralistic tone mar the intensity of this outdoor adventure story starring a cautious fifth-grader. Since his ""daredevil"" brother drowned in the river outside the family's summer cabin, Luke is more than
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Incredible Ned
Incredible Ned
Bill Maynard, Author, Frank Remkiewicz, Illustrator Putnam Publishing Group $15.95 (40p) ISBN 978-0-399-23023-3
""Watch what you say!"" has unusual implications for this far-fetched picture book's title character, whose words conjure objects in midair. Ned is an amiable boy with a shock of red hair, a shy smile and a humble demeanor, yet his talent labels him
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Quiet
Quiet, Wyatt!
Bill Maynard, Author, Frank Remkiewicz, Illustrator Putnam Publishing Group $15.99 (32p) ISBN 978-0-399-23217-6
Punchy rhymes come at the expense of the story line in this slim tale. Each time Wyatt acts curious or offers to help, he is met with a rhyming jibe: ""Quiet, Wyatt!"" His family and neighbors tell him that he's ""not big enough"" and ""not old...
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