Swear to Howdy

Name: Swear to Howdy
Brand: Recorded Books
Availability: InStock
Author: Wendelin Van Draanen
ISBN: 9781470357344

Author: Wendelin Van Draanen

Narrator: Jeff Woodman

Unabridged: 3 hr 1 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 03/15/2013

Categories: Children's Fiction, Children's Mystery & Detective

Synopsis

Recipient of the Edgar Allan Poe Award for best children's mystery, author Wendelin Van Draanen has written several acclaimed children's books. In Swear to Howdy, she crafts the story of two mischievous boys, Joey and Rusty, who share a good friendship and a bunch of secrets. Jeff Woodman's playful narration enhances this colorful story of friendship and trust.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Mark on March 18, 2012

From time to time my brother, a seventh-grade language arts teacher, passes books on to me. His choices are usually good, but SWEAR TO HOWDY is a little masterpiece. Van Draanen spins a charming story about two young boys, Joey and Rusty, and their small-town adventures chasing huge frogs, shooting......more

Goodreads review by Abby on September 21, 2015

My class really enjoyed this story for read-aloud. Their attention was captured from the first chapter! It really tied into our "Celebrate life" week at school. While the ending is very sad and gets "real" fast, it is still a funny, entertaining, and worthy read for any class.......more

Goodreads review by Sandy on August 19, 2016

A rollicking read that packed a surprising wallop. I will be recommending this one for sure to teachers and students!......more