The Eggbox Brontosaurus

A delightful parody of all that ought to happen in story land. 'The king was in his counting-house eating bread with Honey. Honey was his private secretary.'! Later there is a dwarf who mines quartz crystal for digital watches, a failed pop-singer, now the hermit, and a fairy godmother, Annabelladonna! All are supporting characters to Prince Rudolph, off on a quest to find a quarter for a million eggboxes. For children of a perhaps ten upwards with a sharp sense of humor and a successful read-aloud for a teacher who also enjoys the spoof. But the story line is difficult to follow at times so perhaps not for the less able reader. Those, particularly boys, who tried it were enthusiastic and the cheery, action-packed cover brought favorable comment.