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Soda Pop
Soda Pop is a hilarious Swedish classic, with fresh new illustrations from a leading young artist.
Written by Barbro Lindgren and illustrated by Lisen Adbåge
Translated by Sarah Death
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Description
Soda Pop is an anarchic story full of playful nonsense in which the usual rules and prejudices do not exist.
Soda Pop loves bright orange clothes and wears a tea cozy on his head. He has brought up his son Mazarin on sweet buns and love. Grandfather Dartanyong emerges from his woodshed every morning with a new identity, and Great-grandfather has moved into a tree, eats birdseed, and thinks he is a cuckoo.
Theirs is a carefree life, untroubled by social norms. In this tolerant world anything can happen—is the garage suddenly full of tigers?
We are not surprised.Soda Pop is a glorious mix of the absurdity of Spike Milligan with the boldness of Pippi Longstocking.
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Book Details
Country of Origin Sweden Reader Age 6-8 year Book Size 19.8 × 14.6 mm
(Paperback)ISBN 9781776570119
(Paperback)
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Reviews
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James Norcliffe, The Sapling (NZ) –
Nicely designed for reading aloud; that is if the reader can keep a straight face.
School Library Journal (US) –
A whimsical, lighthearted, unique reading experience
Kiwi Families –
Each chapter took us on a crazy, silly journey that had us smiling at the end
Midwest Book Review (US) –
An inherently fascinating and unfailingly entertaining read from cover to cover.
Astrid Lindgren, author of Pippi Longstocking –
There’s a sublime sort of craziness to it that catches me unawares every time. Neither Soda Pop nor Mazarin nor Dartanyong speaks a single word of sense, but they will be my friends for life.
Kirkus Reviews (US) –
… deliciously diverting.