Ian W

"Chicka Chicka Boom Boom" by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault. Illustrated by Lois Ehlret. This gritty and enthralling short story is a riveting dissertation on modern socio economic issues. The tale unfolds with a healthy dose of irony and many biting tongue in cheek references to the current state of the global political system. Martin and Archambault give a blisteringly scathing review on the division of classes and provide us with a startling insight on how the global consciousness rationalizes the almost nihilistic status quo without challenging it. Seamlessly intertwined throughout the book, Elhert portrays the world with a colourful modernistic, almost cubist illustrative style that belies the Kafkaesque labryinth beneath. The masterful way the story is compiled lends itself to being accessible by readers of all abilities, even those who don't read yet are enthralled with the compelling characters and subject matter. And it rhymes.