10th September 2015, Tundra, 96 pages, Hardback, Review copy from NetGalley
Content: insects, dirt, humour
Summary from Tundra
A bug flies through an open door into a house,
through a bathroom, across a kitchen and bedroom and into a living room
... where its entire life changes with the switch of a button. Sucked
into the void of a vacuum bag, this one little bug moves through denial,
bargaining, anger, despair and eventually acceptance -- the five stages
of grief -- as it comes to terms with its fate. Will there be a light
at the end of the tunnel? Will there be dust bunnies in the void?
Nayu's thoughts.
Now,
I'm generally not into insects, but I was curious about how the bug
got in the vacuum, and if/how it got out. I was captivated by the
expressions of the bug, I felt so sorry for it when it was on its own
and had to occupy itself with the vacuum's contents. The shade of
colours fitted the feel of the inside of a vacuum (lots of dust, some
dirt, some very odd bits and bobs).
I loved having an ebook proof copy because (now I
think this is the right book) I could make the pictures
larger and look at them in more detail, which isn't possible with a
paperback book without a magnifier. I think this gives readers plenty
to think about a) what goes in their vacuum and b) what life is like
for creatures they don't see that often, unless they live near lots of bugs and/or are bug enthusiasts. It's a clever way of exploring the complex emotion of grief, perfect for readers of all ages to understand without having to witness a story about another bug dying.
Find out more on Melanie's website.
Suggested read
If you love reading about bugs and other creatures you'll love the hilarious omnibus, The Phoenix Presents Gary's Garden by Gary Northfield (Children's, 5 years +, 9/10E)
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