Down And Out Down Under

Australia is meant to supply Geronimo with inspiration for his next book; it supplies considerably more than that. Wildlife, distance and heat conspire against him across the twenty-ninth instalment, and the country's landscapes come through clearly even while the narrator is busy complaining about them. The comedy rests on his unsuitability for adventure, and the geographical detail gives children something to hold onto beyond the laughs. Inside the book: • An Australian journey undertaken by the least outdoorsy mouse alive • Wildlife and landscape described through a reluctant traveler's eyes • A light introduction to a country many young readers have not met • A reading level suited to children of about seven to ten A good match for independent readers, teachers building a world-geography corner and families who enjoy travel stories. Stocked at Boipoka.