Review: A subtle, funny and restrained fable
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 12 31, 2012
Larry the lizard wants adventure. He moves from a boy to the boy's mother to another, and so on. For each he grants a wish, but is it magic or just his subtle understanding of the heart and of desire that allows the wishes to be answered?This is an amusing book, though not laugh out loud funny. It is restrained, but by no means boring. It is tightly constructed, and the story is plainly and directly told, but with just enough detail and feeling to engage the reader. It is a wise and charming tale, accessible to a younger reader but also rewarding for an older reader who appreciates a well crafted piece of work.Chesterton once said that it is easy to be heavy but hard to be light. This is a good illustration of that principle. It is a light and airy and pleasing tale. What a nice find.