The Last Basselope: One Ferocious Story Summary and Reviews

The Last Basselope: One Ferocious Story
by Berkeley Breathed

The Last Basselope: One Ferocious Story
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Author: Berkeley Breathed
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2001-04-01
ISBN: 0316126640
Number of pages: 32
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Book Reviews of The Last Basselope: One Ferocious Story

Book Review: Just fabulous
Summary: 5 Stars

If you're familiar with the Bloom County cartoon strips of Berke Breathed that were briefly syndicated in some papers in this country in the 90s, then you'll be familiar with the last basselope, an extraordinary creature with a reputation for bulk and bite, but actually of a disposition delicate enough to be de-railed by a dandelion.

This is the most creative and beautiful of children's stories and illustrated texts. Like so many of the best children's tales, it cleverly weaves real-world events and problems into a make-believe world around a spellbinding adventure. The difference here is that, for instance, the importance of true friendship is compared against the perils of instant fame and the attentions of the media and is shown to be more valuable and long-lasting. Big stuff for little minds, but subtly delivered secondary to the plot and without detracting from what is really just a beautiful children's story one jot. Just the right length as well to be a big bedtime favourite.

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