Definitive Dodds 1926-1927 - Johnny Dodds

Advantages: So nice to read, children love it
Disadvantages: Very short, so not practical if you want a long story for your child

...Wonderful. Lynley Dodd has written many books for children. The rhyming makes for good interesting reading, and the stories are good, too. This one tells of Scraface Claw getting stuck up a tree, and all the dogs hearing the noise and coming to see what's going on. And, simply, upon rescue, they all go back again. It's so simple that it must take a while to write. Her style of writing is pleasant, and I was surprised to say that it actually held my attention as well as my son's, to the extent that each time I read him a story, I tend to reach for a Lynley Dodd book before most others. At the moment, Caterwaul Caper is flavour of the month, and I am sure when she writes another one, we'll be buying it with as much anticipation as our son!!!... Read review

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Advantages: Great rhyme and illustrations.
Disadvantages: None

...This is yet another stunning rhythmic tale by the award winning writer and illustrator, Lynley Dodd. *************** Slinky Malinki *************** Slinky Malinki is a very slim black cat with piercing yellow eyes and the pointiest of thin tails. There are other books about Slinky Malinki: Slinky Malinki Catflaps Sliky Malinki, Open the door Slinky Malinki's Christmas Crackers *********** The Story *********** In true Lynley Dodd's style this is all told in rhyme. The book begins with a description of SM: 'Slinky Malinki was blacker than black, A stalking and lurking adventurous cat. He had bright yellow eyes, a warbling wail and a kink at the end of his very long tail.' During the day, SM would play with the leaves but at night time he'd would prowl and pry, creeping along fences and walls, sneaking in... Read review

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Advantages: Great rhyming text and fab illustrations. Very popular amongst children
Disadvantages: None

...Before I begin the review I have to point out that the author is Lynley Dodd, not as ciao have listed, Lunley!! I'm a big fan of Lynley Dodd books, some of you who have read my reviews will realise that by now and this book is just as good as the others. ~ Price ~ My paperback version ISBN: 0-140-56886-7 was £4.99 but amazon are selling used and new copies from £1.57 ~ The Story ~ This is a brilliant tale, told in rhyme. It begins with a description of Scarface Claw, he's the boldest, bravest and fiercest of cats and there's nothing that frightens him or is there? The following are excerpts from the book to demonstrate the rhythmn and language used: * Is he frightened of thunderstorms? Certainly not. * Is he scared of the dark? Not a jittery jot. * Is he frightened of dogs when they lollop and leap? He washes his... Read review

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