Harvey's Hideout [Hardcover]

For big sisters and little brothers in dens, burrows, and houses everywhere.

Mildred, said Father Muskrat, it is true that Harvey is selfish and inconsiderate, but he is not stupid and no-good. Mildred is loudmouthed and bossy, Father said to Harvey, but she is not mean and rotten.

When Mildred goes off to a big party where little brothers are not invited, Harvey finds a secret club in a secret place where big sisters are not allowed to be members. But when Harveys lonesomeness overpowers his stubbornness, he discovers that a secret club with two members is much better.

• Popular childrens authors: The Hobans are creators of such memorable characters as Frances the badger (Bedtime for Frances) and Arthur the Monkey and his sister Violet.
• Numerous books still in print: Harveys Hideout is one of a string of recent reprints of Hoban titles.
• Authors birthday: Publication timed to Russel Hobans 93rd birthday.

Harvey Muskrat and feuding sister Mildredhave more than a surface resemblance to Frances badgered by little sister Gloria. Their first quarrel (over where Harvey may hammer on his raft) is cooled by a wise father: Mildred, it's true that Harvey is selfish and inconsiderate, but he is not stupid and no-good ; Mildred is loudmouthed and bossy, but she is not mean and rotten. Punishment over, the two resume fighting--in the very same words--about who started the trouble, and part, Mildred to go to a party where little brothers are not invited, Harvey to go to a secret club where big sisters are not allowed to be members. On the second day of stubborn seclusiveness, Harvey, lonesomely cooking bacon in his underground den, decides to enlarge it and discovers Mildred, lonesomely serving her doll in a den next to his. They trade accusations, then team up to picnic and party together. The illustrations amount to Frances in full color&. The Hobans, as usual, know what makes kids kick. Lots of them wiló: