Alison Giles (text), Vlado Damjanovski (illus.), The Happy Fish, Clickcloud Publishing, 8 January 2015, 32pp., $28.99 (pbk), ISBN 978 0 994204905
The priceless energy of a true story is perfectly executed in this highly entertaining story of Claude and his dive in the the fish tank at an aquarium in a Macao casino. This story ticks all the boxes ; exotic setting, unique problem, engaging characters (especially the flashback to Claude as a child) and a highly satisfying conclusion – all this enhanced by the magic of mixed media illustrations that encapture the marine environment so powerfully. A glossary of further fish facts nicely rounds out a book of special appeal to young readers. Highly recommended.
reviewed by Chris Dayman
