Overview
Dusty stumbles into a hidden world where animals live in harmony, ruled by a wise frog. Dusty travels through the countryside, helping all those he meets with his magical knapsack, which mysteriously contains exactly what he needs for any circumstance. When human intruders try to turn the animals into a circus act, Dusty has to figure out a way to bring back the kingdom's peace. Humor and lively details bring this fairy tale world to life. This beloved Dutch favorite, their equivalent of Asterix, is now available for the first time in English.
Full Product Details
Author: Piet Wijn ,
Thom Roep
Publisher: Creston Books
Imprint: Creston Books
Dimensions:
Width: 22.90cm
, Height: 1.30cm
, Length: 28.60cm
Weight: 0.458kg
ISBN: 9781939547774
ISBN 10: 1939547776
Pages: 48
Publication Date: 06 April 2021
Recommended Age: From 8 to 9 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
""A satisfying fantasy adventure that follows a familiar formula to a triumphant conclusion.""—Kirkus Reviews
Can kindness and a magical knapsack defeat an evil villain with a dastardly plan? While on his way to investigate a mysterious mountain, small, round, white-bearded Dusty Dabbert is kidnapped by the dastardly Carl Craven and his bumbling toady. Luckily, Dusty is rescued and taken to the Valley of Bam, a hidden paradise populated by clothed, talking animals. Peace among species is ensured by a strict law forbidding carnivorous behavior. Unfortunately, Craven and his lackey find the valley and stir up rebellion by introducing the wolves to the mouthwatering joys of meat; they have an eye toward enslaving the animals in a circus. Can Dusty and his magical knapsack save the day? Originally published in the Netherlands in t he late 1970s, this new English-language edition features Moss' snappy translation. Filled with familiar archetypes and slapstick humor, the classic good-versus-evil story features a name-calling scoundrel and a protagonist with a heart of gold. Full-color illustrations and tight linework are reminiscent of Asterix comics. The panels are densely packed, and occasionally the sequencing is tricky to navigate. The setting is a pre-industrial fantasyland with a European look, and human characters appear to be White. There is a noticeable lack of female characters with agency. A satisfying fantasy adventure that follows a familiar formula to a triumphant conclusion. -- Journal (2/9/2021 12:00:00 AM)
"""A satisfying fantasy adventure that follows a familiar formula to a triumphant conclusion.""--Kirkus Reviews -- (2/9/2021 12:00:00 AM)"
Author Information
Piet Wijn was a prolific and beloved Dutch comics creator. He passed away in 2010 after a long, successful career. Thom Roep is an illustrator for comics and was the editor for the weekly comic, ""Donald Duck,"" in the Netherlands for decades.
