This was my favorite childhood book. I had the book memorized before I was in Kindergarten and said "Look mom, I can read!" What a wonderful choice of places to go, with lots of imagination. I still want a zumble-zay!
I loved this book as a kid, and I still love it. However, now that I'm old enough to reflect on it, I wonder what poor Marvin did to make someone want to get rid of him that badly. Hmmm...