FICTION

The Greatest Liar on Earth: A True Story

by Mark GREENWOOD
illus. by Frané Lessac. 32p. Candlewick. 2012. RTE $16.99. ISBN 978-0-7636-6155-7.
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Gr 1–4—This picture-book biography merely hints at the amazing claims of Louis de Rougemont, even though he was supposedly shipwrecked, observed groups of flying wombats, and witnessed rainstorms of fish falling from clouds. While background notes tease the audience with a few additional tidbits about these preposterous tales, curious readers will need to search further for details to satisfy any questions that may arise about his life, his fraudulent claims, and that he died in shame. Illustrations created in gouache are colorful and busy, yet flat, adding little to the text. His story is intriguing, but the presentation is unlikely to capture children's interest.—Blair Christolon, Prince William Public Library System, Manassas, VA
Reviewed by Blair Christolon , Jan 01, 2013

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