AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR: Tony Crunk/Michael Austin
PUBLISHER: Peachtree Pub Ltd.
PUBLICATION DATE: March 31, 2006
GENRE: Fiction
READING LEVEL: Ages 5-8
BRIEF OVERVIEW: Railroad John has driven a train for forty years and he has never been late yet. Lonesome Bob was scheduled to marry Wildcat Annie at two. As they were headed to the chapel they encountered a series of obstacles but they still managed to make it on time. Once they arrived Lonesome Bob married Wildcat Annie and Railroad John was once again not late.
INTEGRATED ACTIVITY: We could make Granny Apple Fritter’s Hard Shell Chilli Pepper Corn Pone Muffins, which were included in the store and fueled the train when the coal was stolen.
REVIEWER’S NAME & AFFILIATION: Emily Cribb, Valdosta State University
