Emmelina and the Monster
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BfK No. 116 - May 1999
Cover Story
This issue’s cover is from Colin and Jacqui Hawkins’ Daft Dog. They are interviewed by Stephanie Nettell. Thanks to HarperCollins for their help in producing this May cover.
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Emmelina and the Monster
Illustrated by Tony Ross
(Walker Books Ltd)
64pp, 978-0744560442, RRP £3.50, Paperback
5-8 Infant/Junior
Sprinters
Imagine the story of Perseus and Medusa with a comic twist. Emmelina has two sisters, greedy Gina and vain Dina. The Queen wants rid of a monster which turns everyone who looks at it to stone. The question is whether brawn (Gina), beauty (Dina) or brains (Emmelina) will win the day.
This amusing tale is liberally illustrated with the manic characteristic line drawings of Tony ‘I Want My Potty’ Ross. Crebbin is the author of that wonderful big book, The Train Ride .
