Review: Duke & Michel: Skateboarder Michel Is Freaking Out
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 26, 2014
Elias Zapple is quite clever. We read his bio (quote): `Elias Zapple was not born in 1922, as some would have you believe. His date of birth is not really relevant anyway. What is relevant is that he arose out of a tulip that was growing in some old granny's garden in Camberwell. How he got to be in a tulip is not really clear, nor is it clear how he got out of the tulip, and years later wrote the smash hit musical, 'Love, be a Stranger', which was an international flop. After that success, he went on to work as a 19th century Victorian chimney sweep, when he was inspired to write the acclaimed series of books entitled 'Duke & Michel'. (end of quote)Can there be any doubt that preteens, teens and adults too will enjoy the imagination, creativity, wit and humor that Mr. Zapple brings to this story. Oh yes, the story... I am in full agreement with the Hall of Fame reviewer who wrote: " The story is well condensed into the few sentences offered by the author: `Skateboarder Michel is freaking out as his cousin Romain has gone missing." Allow me to ask what you would do if your cousin has gone missing? With that thought in mind, you are well prepared to enjoy this delightful, well-written book. Highly recommended.Reviewed by Thomas Jerome BakerAuthor ofHow to Coach a Debate Team (Volume 1)I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for a fair and unbiased review.