Review: Deep, yet entertaining
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 16, 2012
Flidderbugs by Jonathan GouldMy rating: 4 of 5 starsBecause everybody knows that the leaves on the Krephiloff Tree had three points. But they also had four points too.Kriffle of the Triplifer tribe is preparing to take over his father's position as leader of their tribe. He struggles to get to the Fleedenhall due to all the leaves clogging up his home. Leaves in his broth, leaves burying him at night while he sleeps, leaves everywhere! Kriffle knows he must win this debate and get elected so that his side of the Tree can use the Shears.Don't let this cute story fool you - there's much more going on under the surface. Gould does a wonderful job creating these characters that even children will love, and their parents can dig deeper for satirical layers reminiscent of Dr. Seuss - with less rhymes.