From: Brenda_Bowen at prenhall.com <Brenda_Bowen>
Date: 30 Mar 1999 10:06:24 -0500

DOCTOR DESOTO is a model of great writing both in its language and its
     structure. Steig is a master of *moving the plot forward.* Every
     single sentence he writes advances the story. The structure of DOCTOR
     DESOTO is classical -- the exposition (the mouse and his practice),
     the rising action (the fox begging for help), the climax ("Let's risk
     it"), the denouement ("Once I start a job I always finish it. My
     father was the same way"), and the wonderful restoration to order --
     and funny surprise -- at the end. It is a model of great writing.
     
     I adore this book. And PETE'S A PIZZA is a classic. The Zolotow Award
     is a wonderful addition to the recognition of writers for children.
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