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Back in Grover's Corners, N.J., for the summer, Henry and his partner Midge establish a baby sitting service and find a disappearing child and a peacock among their charges.Tags
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A fun blast from the past. Henry Reed, his beagle, Agony, his BFF Midge Glass, a black poodle (?) named Consommé, and all kinds of adventures. I remember reading this book out loud (aloud?) in 5th grade. Love the dated illustrations
I always thought this was the best book in the Henry Reed series. Henry and Midge are resourceful as always. Belinda is a riot!
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- Canonical title
- Henry Reed's Baby-Sitting Service
- Alternate titles
- Henry Reed, Baby-Sitter
- Original publication date
- 1966
- People/Characters
- Henry Reed; Margaret 'Midge' Glass
- Important places
- Grover's Corner, New Jersey, USA
- Dedication
- To Hope Hexter who has put the finishing touches to many a manuscript
- First words
- Well, here I am back in Grover's Corner, New Jersey.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)It's quiet and peaceful out at sea.
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- Languages
- English
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- Paper
- ISBNs
- 9
- ASINs
- 10
