Books like Here Comes McBroom! by Sid Fleischman
This collection brings together three of Sid Fleischman’s classic short stories featuring the quirky farmer McBroom. In "McBroom the Rainmaker" he claims the power to control weather; "McBroom’s Zoo" showcases a host of odd animal companions; and "McBroom’s Ghost" explores supernatural encounters. All stories are infused with light‑hearted humor and a touch of American folk fantasy, making them a delightful read for children and families.
The volume is part of Fleischman’s McBroom series and showcases the author’s skill in turning everyday farm life into tall tales and whimsical adventures.
First publish date: 1976
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Sid Fleischman
★
★
★
★
★
5.0 (1 community ratings)
How are these books recommended?
The books recommended for Here Comes McBroom! by Sid Fleischman are shaped by reader interaction. Votes on how closely books relate, user ratings, and community comments all help refine these recommendations and highlight books readers genuinely find similar in theme, ideas, and overall reading experience.
Have you read any of these books?
Your votes, ratings, and comments help improve recommendations and make it easier
for other readers to discover books they’ll enjoy.
Books similar to Here Comes McBroom! (19 similar books)
In Camp Green Lake, a boy named Stanley Yelnats must dig endless holes for a supposedly reformatory camp that really hides a buried truth.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Humorous classroom tales unfold on the thirtieth floor of the oddly built Wayside School, where each story holds a single classroom row, offered by Louis Sachar in a playful collection of short stories for young readers.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A story about Nick Allen, who invents a new word and becomes a local hero by spreading it across the country.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A 13‑year‑old girl aboard an 1832 transatlantic ship becomes the sole female passenger and faces a violent captain and a mutinous crew, challenging her self‑perception and sense of adventure.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
In Sid Fleischman’s Newbery‑Medal‑winning adventure, orphan Jemmy becomes the whipping boy for a cruel prince, forcing him to confront the royal tyrant in a dramatic, humor‑laden tale of friendship and bravery.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Neil Gaiman’s collection of ten short stories and a poem, titled "M Is for Magic," offers surreal, imaginative tales geared toward teenage readers and lovers of fantasy.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A kind, hardworking duck manages a farm while its lazy owner is absent. When the duck overworks, the other animals unite to evict the farmer, turning the farm into a lively community of chores and camaraderie.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A complete collection of Roald Dahl’s classic children’s tales featuring Charlie Bucket’s adventures at Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory and the whimsical exploits in the Great Glass Elevator.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
In Steven Kellogg’s picturebook, Chicken Little and his feathered friends think the sky is falling and quickly fall victim to the sly Foxy Loxy, who poses as a police officer and lures them into his truck.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Four classic Amelia Bedelia short stories, complete with activities and recipes for fun family reading.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Gather your clique for a comic feast where favorite Sunday strips like Peanuts and Babymouse team up for eight hilarious, lunch‑centered adventures.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
McBroom gets ready to tell his many preposterous stories in the World Champion Liar's contest only to be disqualified for telling the truth.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Josh McBroom’s one‑acre farm is under attack by a swarm of grasshoppers, turning a simple corn harvest into a battle of wits and humor.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Josh McBroom, a boy from a one‑acre farm, enters a high‑stakes race against Heck Jones—who rides a Wyoming jackalope—to win the prize land.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A Connecticut farm family, the McBrooms, venture West and settle in Iowa, where an extraordinary piece of land becomes their new home.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A playful collection of humorous ghost tales that delight young readers with witty characters and chances to learn.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
When You Reach Me tells of 12‑year‑old Miranda who receives mysterious letters that seem to predict future events, challenging her sense of time and her friendship with Sal.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Nine imaginative short stories that bring a mischievous angel, a gentle unicorn, a sly vampire, a snarling werewolf, and other quirky creatures to life for young readers.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A playful collection of farm advice, nature lore, and wit, featuring McProverbs, cartoons, and a calendar of important dates.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Some Other Similar Books
The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg by Sid FleischmanHave a similar book in mind? Let others know!
Please login to submit books!