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Courtauld, Sarah
2 Reviews
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1-3
Buckle and Squash series.
In this second book, Lavender's Thumbelina-like wish to be a tiny princess so she can marry a tiny prince causes her and her sister, Eliza, to be kidnapped by a giant; it's once again up to fearless Eliza and her indifferent goat, Gertrude, to figure out an escape plan. Cheeky humor, quirky characters, and childlike pencil illustrations converge for a memorable read-aloud.
Reviewer: Lana Barnes
(3)
1-3
Wannabe princess Lavender is mistaken for a real princess by the evil-but-incompetent kidnapper Mordmont. It's up to her fearless sister Eliza and reluctant goat Gertrude to rescue her. The droll debut brims with madcap jokes à la Monty Python: there are puns galore, unnecessary footnotes, and apologies for characters taking naps in the middle of chapters. Childlike pencil illustrations complement the silliness.
Reviewer: Lauren Rizzuto
2 reviews
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