Thingnapped

A quirky, original and very funny picture book which will be enjoyed by sixes to tens. I like this author's assured and witty style, as well as the ability (too rare) to create convincing and assertive girl characters. Emily's beloved stegosaurus, Thing, is kidnapped by the odious Stephanie Strobe: there's some well paced and punchy writing in the recounting of how he endures the ordeal. Lovely pictures: light, bright exteriors and the atmosphere in the spoilt brat's bedroom is well caught.