FICTION

From Pie Town to Yum Yum

Weird and Wacky Place Names Across the United States
by Debbie HERMAN
978-1-93527-979-2.
COPY ISBN
Gr 3—6—Herman has traveled across the country looking for place names that she finds to be unusual. She includes all 50 states, plus the District of Columbia. There are explanations of how several of these towns got their names and a sketchily drawn map that shows the location of the state capital. A sidebar includes additional information, such as the date of statehood and places of interest to visit. However, these sights rarely appear on the map. Childlike pen-and-ink sketches are somewhat humorous, but don't really add much information. While some students may find the topic mildly interesting, this volume is an additional purchase.—Elaine Lesh Morgan, formerly at Multnomah County Library, Portland, OR
Reviewed by Elaine Lesh Morgan , Dec 01, 2011

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