So you have two children with a pet gazelle (like you do) and a treasure map, who go off exploring behind their father’s back and find a whole world underneath the city full of monsters and pirates and creepiness. Will they find what they are looking for? Do the 26 lines of the story actually stick to the alphabet as we know it, or do things go a little awry?
This is a great alphabet book, full of wonderfully creepy illustrations with lots of detail to pore over at your leisure. It’s huge fun and I for one became very fond of that gazelle.
Oh and look out for the creatures with deep sea diving helmets for heads…..
Another read for the Dream King Challenge.
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July 8, 2009 at 12:19 pm
Jenny
I bought this at the Foyle’s on the South Bank after I had promised myself absolutely no more book-buying during my London trip – oh well! I love the couplet for M and N the best.
July 9, 2009 at 6:29 am
Mimi Lenox
Dangerous,
I’ve noticed that you play a few other memes in the blogosphere. I really enjoy your answers! I’d like to invite you to play The Queen’s Meme every Tuesday with Mimi Queen of Memes.
The fun begins next week on July 14, 2009. I will send another reminder to everyone on Monday.
The Queen’s Meme
I hope you will join us!
Mimi Lenox
July 21, 2009 at 11:09 am
Carl V.
I love this book! So wonderful!
August 1, 2009 at 10:37 am
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