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Zorgamazoo Audio CD (2010)

by Robert Paul Weston(Favorite Author)

4.02 of 5 Votes: 4

ISBN

0142428183 (ISBN13: 9780142428184)

languge

English

genre

Fantasy

publisher

Penguin Audio

review 1: the author actually came to my school a few years ago when he was nominated for the silverbirch award and talked about what inspired him and the process of writing the book. being fifth graders, he kept our attention really well and we found it really interesting. he told us he always loved dr suess books and hated how they had endings, so he wanted to write a book which didn't end as fast (i think, but my memory is a bit fuzzy, since it was 4-5 years ago) he also told us about the llustrations and how his favourite ones were in the inside covers of the book. you could tell he was really passionate about the book when he read it to us and to this day it still ranks in my top 20 favourite books. he ended up winning the award, and i was also there at the event with my sch... moreool. it was awesome.
review 2: My first impression was—Tim Burton Meets Dr. Seuss! Cool and clever. It was a touch of dark, a touch of heart, a touch of bizarre, and a touch of nonsense. I was fully impressed by Robert’s MAD rhyming skills. Either he is a natural at it or he worked exhaustingly hard. I found it invigorating and addictive. I have to admit, I could not stop rhyming afterwards, in my head and outloud. The font changed in size, style, and the layout which complimented the story as well. Overall It was impeccable, to say the least. I am not much for reading poetry and I wondered if reading this book written in rhyming verse would become tedious or annoying and surprisingly it didn’t. I was equally impressed how the rhyming did not hinder the story, rather it enhanced it. I worried at one point it may start to seem contrived because how long can someone write in verse and not get off track? It was different from anything I’ve read. Robert delivered another unique story. (I have read his book “Dust City” and that was original too.)All of the characters were creative. The two main characters were likable and honorable. Morty, a creature called a Zorgle, was an unlikely hero in this tale. He was chosen by lottery to investigate what happened to the vanished Zorgles of Zorgamazoo. Katrina is an independent, offbeat, adventurous girl. She was on the run from her controlling guardian Mrs. Krabone. She thinks Katrina has a wild imagination so she wanted the doc to lobotomize her brain. Creepy.But Mrs. Krabone was severely irate. She spat when she spoke with fury and hate.“A creature?!” she shrieked. “A mysterious beast?”You’re crazy, Katrina, and that’s saying the least!If you tell me again, I shall do it myself:I’ll scoop out your brain for a spot on my shelf!Some parts were gross (It’s hard for me to even write this. EW!!!):“Morty!” he bellowed, “you dithering dupe!You stink! Like a heap of my goopiest poop!Some other verses I really liked:He spun on his heel, and he leapt in the air,Recalling the cadence of Freddy Astaire,But never as nimble, not nearly as spry(more like a hippo with mud in its eye.)The girl was in gumboots as tall as a chair.She had daggers and knives pinned up in her hair.Her name on the street was “Selena the Slash.”And she’d cut off your pants to pilfer your cash!But in spite of their vow that they never would quit,In spite of their bravery, gumption and grit,They were starting to tire, losing their hopes,Like a boxer, pinned down, his back on the ropes.Here is my own (not as good as the author’s):This is a book unique as can beGive it a look and you will see.You’ll be sad when it ends,Wanting to share with your friends.By the time it is doneYou’ll be rhyming for fun. It’s filled with imaginationWhile giving feelings of elationYou’ll appreciate the wonderAnd realize Robert steals the thunder! I couldn’t help myself. I felt this gave me a better appreciation for my imagination and the wonder in this world. Great fun read. Now I want more, how about an adult version? less

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