“The story is simple: A father goes to the store to buy milk. The only trouble is, he’s kidnapped by aliens, and by the end of the book, he’s being threatened by dancing dwarfs. Sometimes the book feels like a personal bet between the writer and the illustrator: “But can you draw this?” Young is always up to the challenge, no matter what gets thrown at him…Frenetic as the story is, it’s hard not to love a novel that borrows equally from Calvin and Hobbes and The Usual Suspects. If you read only one book this year, a story with dancing dwarfs is always a wise choice. (Adventure. 8-12) (Adventure. 8-12)” (Source: Kirkus Reviews)
Look specifically for the version illustrated by Skottie Young. Readers who enjoy might enjoy this book, but find it too tame (or are ready for something more fiery in any case) should check out I Hate Fairyland.
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