Irma and Jerry
by George Selden
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The adventures of a cat and a dog living in New York City's Greenwich Village.Tags
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Yes, this is a kids’ book, but adults could get some thing out of it and be entertained.
Jerry is a Cocker Spaniel, originally from Connecticut, now living in New York, as his humans (the Professor and wife) have moved there for the Professor’s new job. Jerry is not just a dog, he is also knowledgeable in Philosophy — the subject his Professor lectures on. He is also a bit of a neurotic. Irma is a cat. Not just any cat, but a very street savvy cat. She knows her way around New York and is a cat always looking for adventure. They are joined by Mike Canary, a small bird with a big personality and a bigger heart.
The trio have some strange and exciting adventures, such as staging a burglary to help two people keep their jobs, rescuing show more a goldfish and becoming involved in life plays on stage. They experience these exciting adventures and illustrate respect, caring about others and the importance of connection.
George Selden is also the author of “The Cricket In Times Square” among other books. I read Cricket earlier this year and both of these books offered a lot to take away. show less
Jerry is a Cocker Spaniel, originally from Connecticut, now living in New York, as his humans (the Professor and wife) have moved there for the Professor’s new job. Jerry is not just a dog, he is also knowledgeable in Philosophy — the subject his Professor lectures on. He is also a bit of a neurotic. Irma is a cat. Not just any cat, but a very street savvy cat. She knows her way around New York and is a cat always looking for adventure. They are joined by Mike Canary, a small bird with a big personality and a bigger heart.
The trio have some strange and exciting adventures, such as staging a burglary to help two people keep their jobs, rescuing show more a goldfish and becoming involved in life plays on stage. They experience these exciting adventures and illustrate respect, caring about others and the importance of connection.
George Selden is also the author of “The Cricket In Times Square” among other books. I read Cricket earlier this year and both of these books offered a lot to take away. show less
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George Selden Thompson was born in Hartford, Connecticut on May 14, 1929. He graduated from Yale University in 1951 and studied in Rome for a year on a Fulbright Scholarship. During his lifetime, he wrote more than 15 children's books and 2 plays under the name George Selden. His first book, The Cricket in Times Square, was published in 1960. It show more won a John Newbery Medal in 1961 and was made into an animated film in 1973. His other works include Tucker's Countryside, The Old Meadow, and Harry Kitten and Tucker Mouse. He died from complications from a gastrointestinal hemorrhage on December 5, 1989 at the age of 60. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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- Irma and Jerry
- Original publication date
- 1982
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- English
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