Review: Hilariously creative
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 4, 2013
Set in the year 2999, FancyCrazyHydrants is about the crime fighting super fire hydrants Hydra and Pluggo as they use their way cool super powers (water being one, 'natch), to fly and roll and run and generally put their enemies to shame. This unique children's sci-fi tale was apparently spawned from a collection of fire hydrant photos the author took over the years, which is clearly a testament to Ray's ability to think waaaay outside the box. Two hydrants, victims of careless drivers who ran over them with their cars, were on a truck headed for destruction when a twist of fate sent them tumbling off the back. As they lie on the ground together, a powerful wind wakes them up, names them Hydra and Pluggo, and gives them magical powers. The story that unfolds is wildly creative as the two hero hydrants embark on a series of adventures. Quirky characters and wry humor make this a jewel of a story.