With just the right excitement Eric von Schmidt presents in imaginative prose and pictures a story to send a chill down the spine and bring a smile to young and old readers alike. Chris, who was tired of waiting until he got older to do things, was pulled mysteriously inside Doctor Hastily's Shop. "Waiting is the problem, is it not?" asked the Doctor. Chris was offered magical powders, but he chose packs of instant animals. He thought he might get a puppy or a kitten but! Sitting right in the middle of the living room was something Chris hadn't bargained for! The jacket is limp at the top edge and has a tiny tear. It is worn at the corners and spine edges. There is a small tear at the top back. Price is not clipped. 48 pages, well illustrated; no marks or tears. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Children General Fiction Fantasy Animals