Book Overview
Texas Jake, the big yellow tomcat with the white belly, has risked his life to save his friends from the huge mastiff known as Bertram the Bad. Now Marco and Polo, the newest members of the Club of Mysteries, find they have an assignment to help Texas Jake recover from his wounds. The other cats have duties too, but somehow Marco and Polo always seem to get the worst of the deal.
Could Texas Jake be a wee bit jealous of Marco, the cat who can reeeaaad, as Texas is so fond of saying? And if he doesn't recover, who will take his place? Boots? Elvis? Marco? Polo? Which of the cats does Carlotta, the calico beauty, prefer? That's the big question.
Polo wishes they had never left the comfort of their velveteen basket back at the Neals', especially when he learns that he and Marco must venture over to the city dump, hangout of the dreaded Steak Knife and his Over-the-Hill Gang. The Healing of Texas Jake is Phyllis Reynolds Naylor's charming, funny sequel to her best-seller, The Grand Escape.
Could Texas Jake be a wee bit jealous of Marco, the cat who can reeeaaad, as Texas is so fond of saying? And if he doesn't recover, who will take his place? Boots? Elvis? Marco? Polo? Which of the cats does Carlotta, the calico beauty, prefer? That's the big question.
Polo wishes they had never left the comfort of their velveteen basket back at the Neals', especially when he learns that he and Marco must venture over to the city dump, hangout of the dreaded Steak Knife and his Over-the-Hill Gang. The Healing of Texas Jake is Phyllis Reynolds Naylor's charming, funny sequel to her best-seller, The Grand Escape.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0689811241
ISBN13:9780689811241
Release Date:April 1997
Publisher:Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Length:128 Pages
Weight:0.70 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 5.8" x 8.6"
Age Range:8 to 12 years
Grade Range:Grades 3 to 7
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
Cats
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Great book for any cat lover author of "Hobo Finds A Home"
The Healing of Texas Jake
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
The healing of Texas Jake is about six cats that do crazy adventures. This time they have to heal the big cat called Texas Jake. In order to do that, they must steal medicine from the meanest cat and the over the hill gang. He is a collector of animal tails. Can the cats get Texas Jake the stuff he needs to survive? I would recommend this book for cat lovers. I wouldn't recommend this book to dog lovers or adults because it's about cats and it's a fun book because it's filled with a little of laughter and violence, but not too much, but a lot of questions. So, do you think the cats will get the medicine from the over the hill gang?
A Fantastic Book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
The Healing of Texas Jake is a fascinating book. The outrageous main characters are Texas Jake, Carlotta, Marco, and Polo. The main problem is they have to get comfrey to heal T.J.'s wounds, but the over-the-hill-gang is where he comfrey is. The setting is in a small town. One reason I like this book is because it is very adventurous book. Another reason I like this book is because the main characters are animals. Last but not least I like it because all the cats have to do something for T.J., and that is fascinating to read about. I would encourage my friends to read this book because it sweeps you off you're feet when your done!
The Healing of Texas Jake
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
I liked Marco and Polo. They reminded me of my brother and me. I think the other cats were cool but I didn't like Jake very well. I think he was selfish and mean. I liked the steaknife game and how you sometimes can't trust what people say.
Excellent Story!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
I loved this book! Marco and Polo bring you right into the story. If you love cats and adventure, this book is for you.
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