Flat Stanley's Worldwide Adventures #1: The Mount Rushmore Calamity (2000) - Plot & Excerpts
Amazon credits this as *by* Jeff Brown and since I'd never heard of this follow up series I was rather disappointed to find out it is not written by him at all, only based on his character. Anyway, the actual author, Sara Pennypacker, did a nice job here and I was well pleased with this start to a series about Stanley while he is still flat. Now since he is cured in the original book, I guess we are to assume these adventures occur during that time. I was always upset as a kid that Stanley was fixed as I thought that he would have had some great escapades while he was flat and this book goes to show just what he can get up to as the family takes a trip to Mt. Rushmore and Stanley's flat-ness saves the day. Recommended for kids who like the "Andrew Lost" series. This is an adorable book that depicts the rivalry between brothers over fame and a girl. What ensues is a story that makes you feel like you are in the Wild West around a campfire. In the end, the boys learn a lesson about combining strength and flatness to move obstacles. I highly recommend this book as it accurately captures the essence of youth and friendship and is an enjoyable read for the whole family with the bonus of a little history as well.
What do You think about Flat Stanley's Worldwide Adventures #1: The Mount Rushmore Calamity (2000)?
Still giggling! I think this would be a good series to read to my boys
—Vphan6299
It was pretty cool when they found the gold.
—Anthony
