The Two Acrobats by Jeanne Ryckmans, illustrations Pierre Ryckmans
(Piccolo Nero) HB RRP
ISBN 9781863957892
Reviewed by Dianne Bates
This is a small (13 x 17 cm)
illustrated book about best friends Basil and Frederick (one a short man, the
other tall) who work together at the Winter Circus in Paris. Both are world
famous trapeze artists who work seven nights a week, 365 days a year. However,
after eating two dozen snails at a birthday party, Basil is hospitalised. This
causes problems for Frederick and the circus (‘the show must go on!) The result
is a comedy act which involves the circus strongman and the French President.
This is a slight but quite enchanting
story; however, the publishers have used text in hand writing, which might be
difficult for young readers who are used to typed font. The illustrations are comic,
the illustrator using black pen outlines and coloured pencil.
If they can read it, the book is
suitable for children aged 7+ years.
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