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The Pushcart War

By: Jean Merrill
Narrated by: Mark Hammer
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This irresistibly funny tale of the conflict between New York City’s pushcart peddlers and truck drivers is the best satire of war ever written for children. With captivating warmth and humor, The Pushcart War teaches young listeners invaluable lessons about the strategies, politics, and consequences of war.

©1964 Jean Merrill (P)1994 Recorded Books Classics Historical Fiction Literature & Fiction Vehicles & Transportation Comedy Fiction War Funny Witty
Interesting Story • Delightful Plotlines • Superb Narration • Tongue-in-cheek Humor • Lively Performance
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t was clever, very entertaining, and a quick read that would provide deep material for a good adult book club or middle school class discussion. I will look for more books by this author.

loved it

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We loved the whole story. We listened while traveling. The discussion it prompted and the quotes my kids use around the house are great.

My whole family loved it!

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Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha a b c d e f g

Soooo funny hahahahah

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This clever book is funny and engaging for the whole family. Loved the letters to the editor!

Great narration

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Two kids, nine and eleven, and two parents loved every second of this fantastic book and pitch perfect reading.

An absolute joy for kids and adults

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I am reading through the entire Mensa 4th-6th grade reading booklist and all the Newbery Medal books (and some honors books too). I
This is an interesting story and nothing like any of the other books I have read so far. I read somewhere that this book is funny but I didn’t really find it funny.

Interesting and very different from other books I have read

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This could be a most effective and entertaining approach to many international, national, local and interpersonal relations and ethics discussions.
Lots of tongue-in-cheek humor, sweet character development and delightful, even suspenseful, plot lines make this a great listen. Narration is superb as Mr Hammer brings life and personality to each character. From elementary school onward, this story can be enjoyed at many developmental levels of understanding.

Social Studies Teachers!

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I suggest listening. The Narrator enhances the story. I loved the story, the coincidences, the play on words, the alliterations … I read this on the suggestion of my 11 year old grandson

i smiled the whole way through

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Would you consider the audio edition of The Pushcart War to be better than the print version?

Yes, the narration makes this book a great listen. Mark Hammer, RIP, was terrific in this one.

Would you recommend The Pushcart War to your friends? Why or why not?

Not really. I've few friends that would appreciated as I did.

What does Mark Hammer bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

He makes it. Use a different narrator and I'd have returned the book straight away.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

NO

Great narration on an interesting original book.

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My girls enjoy it so much, they ask to listen to it. And they were sad when we had to pause it for bedtime or anything.

Very entertaining and humorous

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