FICTION

Higgins Hole

by Kevin BOREEN
illus. by David Clark. 214p. CIP. Charlesbridge. Feb. 2012. Tr $16.95. ISBN 978-1-57091-641-0; ebook $9.99. ISBN 978-1-60734-076-8. LC 2011003474.
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Gr 4–6—Petronius the seahorse is one of the Named fish and the historian/poet laureate of Higgins Hole, a peaceful community of sea creatures led by Lutus the lobster with the help of Apollo the sea turtle. When Tacitus, a great white shark, arrives with his dastardly crew, they threaten to eat every creature in the Hole and all of their visitors, too. Petronius's pals must find a way to get the Flying Dolphin Squadron (led by dashing Megamaximus Sharkbonker) and the Oceanic Council to help them out of their predicament. This is a quirky story full of pithy proverbs and silly puns. Kids will enjoy the action and the charming tale of courage and friendship that highlights the old adage: United we stand, divided we fall. Clark's occasional pen-and-ink illustrations highlight the action.—Terry Ann Lawler, Phoenix Public Library, AZ
Petronius, an articulate seahorse, narrates this ocean adventure about Higgins Hole, a peaceful reef community. When threatened by a group of bloodthirsty sharks, Petronius and friends must figure out how to save their community and their lives. Fishy puns, dynamic vocabulary, suspenseful action, and black-and-white drawings of the smart yet goofy-looking sea creatures make this a winning package.
Reviewed by Terry Ann Lawler , Feb 01, 2012

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