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Snarks and Grumkins

The 13 1/2 Lives of Captain Bluebear, by Walter Moers, translated by John Brownjohn – I’d only just recently heard of this German author, but this book really grabbed me. It’s a funny and absurd fantasy, narrated by a bear who … Continue reading →

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