Ummm ... doughnuts ...

Mr. Beast

by James Sage and Russell Ayto

All that’s keeping Charlie from becoming the nasty Mr. Beast’s next meal is a pan full of homemade doughnuts. Whoops! Charlie just ate the last one.

Ayto lets us know Charlie’s not too worried despite the menacing stick-like figures and the eerie way leaves and bugs and vines skitter and creep across the pages. Look closely for clues to Mr. Beast’s real identity, even before Mum unmasks him.

Yep, it’s British – I can’t imagine American moms having this problem in the land of Krispy Kremes. Even so, it’s a sly mix of spooks and giggles, especially if you can get Dad to read it in a deep, scary voice.

Have those Krispy Kremes ready, though.

Note: Yeah, okay, so this would've been a perfect post for Halloween. I blew it. Better luck next year ...

Rating: *\*\*\

Comments

[brettdl]

It is a cute book.