Lexi's Tale

Park Pals Adventures #2

by Johanna Hurwitz, Patience Brewster (Illustrations)

The fun-filled story starring Lexi, the street-smart squirrel, and his friend PeeWee, the well-read guinea pig, is now available in paperback. Lexi doesn't trust humans. But when a homeless stranger rescues PeeWee from the jaws of a vicious dog, Lexi has a change of heart. Can two rodents make a difference in the life of a man living hungry and friendless in Central Park?

Genres: Childrens, Fiction

112 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

About the author

Johanna Hurwitz is an American author of more than sixty children's books. She has sold millions of books in many different languages.

Reviews

[Charles · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute, with good illustrations. Meant pretty much for children only, I guess, which is fine. Not much of a plot.

[Anne Fox · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a delightful little YA book that tells the tale of Lexi (a squirrel) and his friend PeeWee (a guinea pig) who live in Central Park in New York City. The two soon find themselves in the company of a strange man who is also living in the park.

When Pee Wee's life is threatened by a dog, the man steps in to rescue PeeWee, which starts the adventure the two animals have while interacting with this kind human.

Nicely written and illustrated with pencil drawings, this book is certain to delight young readers.

This is one of the many books I have purchased from my local library's used book store to benefit the library. I pass these books along for others to read and enjoy.

[Jen · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a darling little children's book about a guinea pig and a squirrel who are best friends and living in Central Park. Their days are spent eating, exploring and enjoying the wonders of being free in the park.

One day, they discover a man who seems to live in the park and through an event become friends with him. Why does he live in the park as if he's homeless, yet he seems to smell so good? He is kind and friendly and in return the animals become friendly with him.

Something happens that uncovers the story and shows why friendship is the best ship to be on.

[AlanaBerish · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great read aloud for 5 and under

[Annalee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another cute PeeWee book. Lucy approved, and it was well-written enough for me to enjoy as we read it.

[Jessica Albin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome

Great job on this! I loved the book and I hope you make more like this. You should try the book (also try PeeWee's tale!).

[Stephanie Strong · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read aloud to my 6-year old. Cute, endearing story about a squirrel & Guinea pig living in Central Park.

[Benjamin Schnell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Title: Lexi's Tale

Author: Johanna Hurwitz

Number of Pages:108

What this book was about: This whole book takes place in a park and it's told from the animal's point of view. There once were two friends. One was a squirrel and one was a guinea pig. Only one of them could read. One day, they heard someone in the park, and then they saw him. I have not found out who it is yet.

Best part: When the stranger fed the animals NUTS!!!

Who would you recommend this book to?: My Gran.

[Book · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a great book because it has animals interacting with humans. The book is good because it's showing J Hurwitz thoughts of what a squirrel might be thinking.

[Kevin · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great book! I loved it!

[Mas5thgrade2011 · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love this book. Once I started to read it i coudn't stop!


-hotcoco456

[Cana]

Mommy says: At age almost-9, she's not interested.

[Jennifer Gilstrap · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book! This would be a great book to introduce personification to students and to show them that friendship can be found in all shapes and sizes!

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm in love with this adorable series! (Park Pal Adventures)