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Gullible Gus
By Schur, Maxine Rose
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on December 1, 2009
Gr 2-5 Seeking a cure for his acute gullibility, Gus the Cowboy follows his doctor's orders and embarks on a journey to Fibrock, where he meets up with Hokum Malarkey, the biggest liar in the universe. Mr. Malarkey takes Gus's money and relates three tall tales to see if he can detect a lie. The first tale involves Dr. Ducknoise, a flimflam man who sells the townsfolk of Flapjack some Smart Syrup. No one listens to the instructions to take only one drop a night. Trying ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2009
Under doctor's orders, cowboy Gullible Gus heads to Fibrock, a town of liars, to cure his gullibility. In Fibrock, he's told thr...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Junior Library Guild
Reviewed on September 1, 2009
Maxine Rose Schur wrangles up a big batch of tall tales in this chapter book that features Gullible Gus, a naïve cowboy who believes anything he hears. The clever wordplay begins when Doc Hickory sends Gus to Fibrock, where even the sign for the town tells a lie: “Fibrock: Population 99 Million.” Gus finds the town’s biggest liar and hopes to be cured by hearing something so outlandish that even he can’t believe it. Readers will be amused by Mr. Malarkey...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
