PLANTZILLA

As any student will tell, the honor of summer babysitting for prized classroom possessions is great. When Mortimer Henryson brings home the plant affectionately know as Plantzilla, vacation takes on a whole new twist for the family. Where is the family dog? What did happen to the pot roast? Through the exchange of letters between Mortimer, his parents, and his teacher, the personality of Plantzilla comes to light. Young listeners will chuckle as various narrators give rise to each character--Mortimer, who just could not understand that the plant would be different at home; Mother, who confides her concerns; the mysterious teacher; and Dad, who blusters through. Might this ever happen to your family? A.R. (c) AudioFile 2003, Portland, Maine [Published: DEC 03/JAN 04]