Wednesday 26 August 2009

YOUNG ADULT REVIEW: The Troll - Julia Donaldson, David Roberts


BOOK BLURB:

The Troll longs for a goat - but has to make do with fish for supper instead. Meanwhile, Hank Chief and his pirate crew are digging for treasure - but it seems they've sailed to the wrong island. Again. Watch the fun unfold as these two worlds collide in a richly inventive, gloriously comic tale from the creators of the highly acclaimed "Tyrannosaurus Drip".


REVIEW:

When it comes to books for a young reader you have to find something special that they can get to grips with and love time and again. The Troll, brings the key ingredients to the fore by blending a number of elements together to give the child an adventure as well as a tale to enjoy fully. Its well drawn the characterisation will make them laugh and above all it has a sense of purpose for the principle protagonist in order for him to find his place in the world. Good fun and a book that my nephew loved to hear as well as pointing at the accompanying images to increase his pleasure. Good stuff.

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