It s relentlessly grim with one exception: Ruiz s pictures of cuddly animals are absolutely adorable. The promotion may not work on mainstream tourists, but the book will appeal to anyone with Charles Addams sense of humor. In fact, the book turns into an odd sort of advertisement for that site, with a two-page afterword answering questions like, 'How do you float in the Dead Sea?' The main character goes to see endangered species they re also almost dead and spends several pages visiting the Dead Sea. Grouchy readers, or anyone who s sick of conventional travel guides, will love the vacation suggestions. The undead Israeli narrator of this picture book hates Luna Park in Tel Aviv because the roller coaster has 'too many happy people' and the Israel Museum because it has 'too many beautiful things.' Zombies, it seems, prefer to vacation in crumbling hotels full of roaches and bedbugs. Zombies, it turns out, are a lot like Oscar the Grouch. Take a tour through Israel with an unusually adorable zombie who desperately needs a break. Where oh where can a tired, stressed out zombie get a little rest and relaxation? Sounds like the Dead Sea might be perfect! My skin no longer had its lovely dull, sickly color. Mordant readers will be thrilled to find a kindred soul. -Kirkus Reviews
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