* He apparently is more intelligent that most (ok, all) of the adults in town. * He lives just outside the small Midwestern town of Centerburg where everyone is in each others business. * He enjoys a good doughnut (hence the cover art).

There are a few things you should know about Homer: The book is separated into six chapters, with each acting as it's own short story. Puffin recently released this book with updated cover art under the moniker 'Modern Classic', and indeed it is. And the illustrations done by the author are some of the best I have ever seen! Parents everywhere should add this book to their child's collection.įor the first selection to receive a retro review, you best believe it had to be a winner. I remember that my teacher read this book in a way that made the characters come to life for me especially the sheriff, who gets his words a bit twisted every now and then. I loved this book ever since grade school, and The Dougnuts is the tale I enjoyed most. WHEELS OF PROGRESS: A new part of town is built in Centerburg. Is he a nice man, or a fugitive in disguise? Homer is on the case. NOTHING NEW UNDER THE SUN: There's a stranger in town. But what does Miss Terwilliger think of this little agreement? Whoever becomes the World's Champion String Saver is supposed to win the hand of Miss Terwilliger in marriage. MYSTERY YARN: Homer's Uncle Telly and the sheriff both save string. THE DOUGNUTS: Homer can't stop his Uncle Ulysses dougnut machine! Now there are way too many dougnuts, and a lost bracelet cooked inside one of them. THE CASE OF THE COSMIC COMIC: Homer's friend, Freddy, learns what Homer already knows about comic book characters. THE CASE OF THE SENSATIONAL SCENT: Homer catches a group of robbers with the help of his pet skunk, Aroma. The author of Homer Price, Robert McCloskey, has written six tales for readers to enjoy:

The doughnuts by robert mccloskey