The Judge

Written by Harve Zemach · Written and illustrated by Margot Zemach

A mysterious threat approaches, but will anyone heed the warnings before it's too late?

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48 pages· ~540L

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Bookroo's summary

In a town gripped by fear, prisoners warn of a terrifying creature drawing near. The dismissive Judge scoffs at their cries, branding them fools. Yet, as the ominous presence looms closer, the Judge's fate hangs in the balance. Will justice prevail, or will the Judge's skepticism lead to his downfall? Discover the truth behind the chilling warnings in this captivating tale of suspense and surprise.

From the publisher

“A horrible thing is coming this way””Creeping closer day by day–“”Its eyes are scary, “”Its tail is hairy…””I tell you, Judge, we all better pray!” Anxious prisoner after anxious prisoner echoes and embellishes this cry, but always in vain. The fiery old Judge, impatient with such foolish nonsense, calls them scoundrels, ninnyhammers, and throws them all in jail. But in the end, Justice is done–and the Judge is gone. Head first! Harve Zemach’s cumulative verse tale is so infectious that children won’t be able to avoid memorizing it. And Margot Zemach’s hilarious pictures are brimming with vitality as well as color.