MISERY GUTS

Keith Shipley is at it again. This time he's trying to cheer up his miserable parents. Convincing them to move to Australia seems like the perfect solution. When he succeeds, he tries to hide Australia's flaws, wanting his parents to see it as a perfect paradise. Author/narrator Morris Gleitzman recreates his own words with perfect accenting as he introduces the British Shipleys and the many delightful Aussies the family meets in their new home. Gleitzman presents this tale delightfully while delivering subtle lessons to young listeners. S.G.B. (c) AudioFile 2003, Portland, Maine [Published: DEC 03/JAN 04]