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Sep 02, 2014mmcbeth29 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I read this book again after several years to remember why I like this book so much. The story is rather unrealistic. School kids take a trip to a farm where things get out of control because of Jimmy's pet boa constrictor which somehow ends up on the field trip. But the author tells the story in such a compelling way that you don't care whether it could have really happened, you just want to know what happens next. I like how the story is told backwards until you get to the beginning of where it all went wrong. Then it goes forward again. The illustrations are rich, colorful and fun. The story is masterfully told. I would recommend this book for anyone.