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The Herdmans are absolutely the worst kids in the history of the world. They lie and steal and smoke cigars (even the girls). They talk dirty, hit little kids, cuss their teachers, set fire to Fred Shoemaker's old broken-down toolhouse, and take the name of the Lord in vain. Still, no one is... read more
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Characters edit
- Imogene Herdman: Second Herdman, in Beth's class, Mary
- Ollie Herdman: Younger Herdman, wise man
- Gladys Herdman: Youngest Herdman, Angel of the Lord
- Claude Herdman: Younger Herdman, wise man
- Leroy Herdman: Younger Herdman, wise man
- Ralph Herdman: Oldest Herdman, Joseph
- Beth: The narrator.
- Alice Wendleken: Beth's friend, a pretty and stuck-up girl
- Charlie: Beth's younger brother
- Mrs. Armstrong: Injured woman, has to run everything
- Miss Hemphill: Welfare worker
First Sentence edit
The Herdmans were absolutely the worst kids in the history of the world.
Table of Contents edit
Seven untitled chapters.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 1 of 3 in The Best EVER. (standard series)
Followed by The Best School Year Ever.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Barbara Robinson (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Joanna Cotler
Country: Add the country of publication.
Publication Date: 1972
ISBN: 0060250437
Page Count: 96
Publisher: Joanna Cotler
Country: Add the country of publication.
Publication Date: 1972
ISBN: 0060250437
Page Count: 96
Awards edit
- Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award (Minnesota) (1982, Winner)
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