Dodsworth in New York

DODSWORTH
IN
NEW YORK

Written and illustrated by

T
IM
E
GAN

H
OUGHTON
M
IFFLIN
C
OMPANY
B
OSTON
2007

To my favorite aunt, Lorrie,
and my favorite step-uncle, Don.

Copyright © 2007 by Tim Egan

All rights reserved. For information about permission to reproduce selections
from this book, write to Permissions, Houghton Mifflin Company, 215 Park
Avenue South, New York, New York 10003.

www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com

The text of this book is set in Cochin.
The illustrations are ink and watercolor on paper.

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Egan, Tim.
Dodsworth in New York/written and illustrated by Tim Egan.
p. cm.
Summary: When Dodsworth sets out for adventure, including a stop in New
York City before going to Paris, London, and beyond, he does not expect a
crazy duck to stow away in his suitcase and lead him on a merry chase.
ISBN-13: 978-0-618-77708-2 (hardcover)
ISBN-10: 0-618-77708-3 (hardcover)
[1. Voyages and travels—Fiction. 2. New York (N.Y.)—Fiction. 3. Ducks—
Fiction. 4. Adventure and adventurers—Fiction.] I. Title.
PZ7.E2815Dod 2007
[E]—dc22
2006034522

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Dodsworth wanted adventure.

He wanted to fly in a plane.

He wanted to sail on a ship.

He wanted to see the world.

But first, he wanted breakfast.

He went to his favorite place, Hodges' Café.

He loved Hodges' pancakes.

Everybody did.

They were the best pancakes in the world.

Dodsworth walked into the café.

It was very early, so there was nobody around.

Nobody, that is, but Hodges' duck.

Hodges' duck was crazy.

"Mornin," said Dodsworth.

The duck just stared at him.

"May I please have some pancakes?" asked Dodsworth.

The duck turned and jumped onto a stool.

The duck started singing, "Fluffy pancakes in the air.

Pancakes, pancakes everywhere!"

"Oh no," said Dodsworth.

The duck flew behind the counter.

He started throwing pancakes at Dodsworth.

Dodsworth tried to catch the pancakes.

He caught three out of seven.

Hodges ran out from the kitchen.

He grabbed the duck.

"Sorry about that, Dodsworth," he said. "You're here bright and early."

"Yep," said Dodsworth, "I'm going on an adventure."

"Where to?" asked Hodges.

"New York. Paris. London. You name it," said Dodsworth.

"Sounds exciting," said Hodges.

The duck said nothing.

Dodsworth finished his breakfast.

He bid farewell to Hodges.

Hodges wished him well.

Dodsworth tipped his hat and pedaled away.