Matilda's Humdinger.Matilda's Humdinger hum·ding·er n. Slang One that is extraordinary or remarkable: a humdinger of a blizzard. [Origin unknown. Lynn Downey Knopf Group 1745 Broadway, New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of NY 10019 0375724939 $15.95 www.randomhouse.com/kids Matilda's nearly the worst waitress Burt's Diner has ever had: her talents lie not in food serving, but in storytelling Storytelling Aesop semi-legendary fabulist of ancient Greece. [Gk. Lit.: Harvey, 10] Münchäusen Baron traveler grossly embellishes his experiences. [Ger. Lit. . She's always dreaming up adventure stories--and so the townspeople forgive her inept waitressing to hear her 'humdingers'--until a city slicker tries to enforce the health codes Matilda's been breaking right and left. Matilda must straighten up Verb 1. straighten up - straighten oneself; "He drew himself up when he talked to his superior" draw up, pull up straighten - get up from a sitting or slouching position; "The students straightened when the teacher entered" and avid her humdingers--but they prove her salvation when robbers attack. Tim Bowers' whimsical drawings enhance a plot for grades 2-4 packed with fun twists and turns. |
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