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The Further Adventures of the Owl and the Pussy-Cat
32 pp.
| Candlewick |
January, 2017 |
TradeISBN 978-0-7636-9081-6$16.99
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Illustrated by
Charlotte Voake.
Voake illustrates both Lear's classic poem and Donaldson's sequel to it; her eye-pleasing, loose-lined pen and watercolor style includes unique if somewhat head-scratching details (e.g., the green-skinned natives of the "land where the Bong-tree grows" in Edwardian-esque garb). Further Adventures's meter, made-up words, and nonsensical story line spun off from a sea voyage pay passable homage to Lear. Review covers these titles: The Further Adventures of The Owl and the Pussy-Cat and The Owl and the Pussy-Cat.