“All the better to eat you with!“
A sweet young girl sets out to visit her grandmother, bringing along a basket of treats. Dressed in her iconic red cloak, she wanders through the woods, unaware of the wolf watching her every move.
A sweet young girl sets out to visit her grandmother, bringing along a basket of treats. Dressed in her iconic red cloak, she wanders through the woods, unaware of the wolf watching her every move.
his book can be used in the classroom to discuss storytelling techniques, character traits, and the use of humor in traditional tales.
This book was published in 1987 and is a Caldecott winner as well. The book follows Little Red Riding Hood as she ventures through the woods to visit her grandmother, only to encounter the sly and cunning wolf who has a wicked plan to eat them both. It is a classic fairy tale in children's literature and folklore.
I enjoyed learning about all the people who landed at a hostel in Venice Beach. They are all running from, or searching for, something. Even tho there are a lot of characters it's easy to keep track of everyone. There are a lot of deaths, past & present, in these people's lives & quite a few surprises; some of the little bombs Marrs sprinkled throughout the plot took me completely by surprise. The last few, in particular, I did not see coming!
A recent John Marrs for my Saturday reading 🤩
(Not much progress yet though due to migraine. Hoping it goes away soon 😣)
4.5 Stars • "The Vacation" by John Marrs is a thriller set in a hostel in Venice Beach, California. The story follows a group of strangers each with their own secrets and hidden motivations. The narrative unfolds through short chapters and flashbacks, slowly revealing the connections and secrets between the characters. The book has been praised for its quick pace, numerous twists, and a satisfying ending.
Just got home from work and going to start on this one💙