The Secret Shortcut

Brief Description: Wendell and Floyd can't seem to get to school on time. Wendell discovers a shortcut so secret that only he knows about it. Soon, both boys are lost in a wild jungle full of quicksand, monkeys, and crocodiles. Who would have thought that getting to school could be such an adventure. Color illustrations throughout. Brief Description: Because Wendell and Floyd have a problem getting to school on time, they decide to take a shortcut which, however, leads to unexpected adventures. Biographical Note: Mark Teague is an award-winning children's book author and illustrator whose books include the NEW YORK TIMES bestselling How Do Dinosaurs... series, the LaRue series, FIREHOUSE!, FUNNY FARM, and many other humorous picture books. Mark lives in New York state with his wife and their two daughters. Marc Notes: Because Wendell and Floyd have a problem getting to school on time, they decide to take a shortcut which, however, leads to unexpected adventures.;3.0.;006-009. Publisher Marketing: Wendell and Floyd can't seem to get to school on time. Wendell discovers a shortcut so secret that only he knows about it. Soon both boys are lost in a wild jungle full of quicksand, monkeys, and crocodiles! Who would have thought that getting to school could be such an adventure? Review Citations:

Booklist 09/15/1996 pg. 251 (EAN 9780590677141, Hardcover)

Kirkus Review - Children 07/01/1996 pg. 975 (EAN 9780590677141, Hardcover)

Publishers Weekly 08/26/1996 pg. 98 (EAN 9780590677141, Hardcover)

School Library Journal 11/01/1996 pg. 93 (EAN 9780590677141, Hardcover)

Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/1996 pg. 51 (EAN 9780590677141, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  Teague, Mark Teague is the popular author and illustrator of Pigsty, which was an American Bookseller Pick of the Lists. He also has been named spokesperson for Crayola's national art contest. He lives in NY with his wife, Laura and daughter, Lily.