The Clue of the Linoleum Lederhosen
by:
M.T. Anderson (author)
Kurt Cyrus (author)
Format: paperback
ISBN:
9781442407022 (1442407026)
Publish date: June 15th 2010
Publisher: Beach Lane Books
Pages no: 272
Edition language: English
Category:
Fantasy,
Young Adult,
Childrens,
Adventure,
Humor,
Funny,
Juvenile,
Middle Grade,
Mystery,
Thriller,
Mystery Thriller
Series: Pals in Peril (#2)
As unrelentingly clever and inventive as the first book.
I didn't love it as much as Whales on Stilts: M.T. Anderson's Thrilling Tales, which had the benefit of feeling fresh and surprising. But still, a fun read. Rather poignant, too, peopled with the characters of both popular and forgotten (imaginary) series.
Okay, but not as good as Anderson's previous in the series, [book: Whales on Stilts!], which struck a better balance between parody and earnest absurdity. [book: The Clue of the Linoleum Lederhosen] has its own good jokes and affectionate jabs at genre fiction aimed at children, but doesn't pull it ...
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