Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk
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David Sedaris
Featuring David Sedaris's unique blend of hilarity and heart, this new collection of keen-eyed animal-themed tales is an utter delight. Though the characters may not be human, the situations in these stories bear an uncanny resemblance to the insanity of everyday life. In "The Toad, the Turtle, and the Duck," three strangers commiserate about animal bureaucracy while waiting in a complaint line. In "Hello Kitty," a cynical feline struggles to sit through his prison-mandated AA meetings. In "The Squirrel and the Chipmunk," a pair of star-crossed lovers is separated by prejudiced family members.With original illustrations by Ian Falconer, author of the bestselling Olivia series of children's books, these stories are David Sedaris at his most observant, poignant, and surprising.
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Author
David Sedaris
Pages
176
Publisher
Little, Brown
Published Date
2010-09-28
ISBN
031613127X 9780316131278
Ratings
Google: 4
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"So cute!! I loved all the stories! They were so funny!"
Finn Hughes
"I love David Sedaris, but this was too wierd....."
Karen Ryan
"It was years ago that I read it but for the most part all of the stories are funny. Some better than others."
Robert Kloehn
"What to say? It's sort of like if David Sedaris had written the Aesop's Fables for the Seattle Stranger. The stories are written from a unique perspective, but in a way that makes you think, "Why hadn't this been done before?" All the stories involve animals from a few different species interacting and communicating as if they are human, even though they know they are not. Most are dark, all are entertaining."
Andrew Greene