When the literal-minded Amelia Bedelia helps out at her doctor's office one busy day, nothing seems to go quite right until Amelia begins to treat the impatient patients. Prescription
Date: A hot day in August.
For: Young readers.
Symptoms: Dr. Horton's office is full of waiting patients. The doctor is delayed. The patients' patience is running out. Nurse Ames needs help!
Treatment: Amelia Bedelia, helper par excellence, who solves all problems, even if she creates new ones along the way!
Recommendation: Open this book, turn the pages, and get ready to laugh at Amelia Bedelia's latest literal misinterpretations, medical style! Amelia Bedelia is helping out at Dr. Horton's bustling office. She may not have a medical degree, but her own special prescription of 'un'common sense works like a charm every time. Full color. |