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Monday, January 09, 2017
Goats and Sheep A Sharp, But Nuanced Mystery About the Contradictions That Lurk Inside Us All
6:43 AM
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The vicar promised his community that if they found God, no one would be lost. So, why is Margaret Creasey missing? Where has the friendly, well-liked woman gone? Grace Bennett and Tilly Albert, both ten, are concerned with Mrs. Creasey's sudden disappearance. If they find God, like the vicar instructed, will they also find Margaret? The girls embark on a quest to locate both.
As Grace and Tilly visit all the houses on their street, they learn a great deal about the people who inhabit them. All of them—it seems—harbor secrets, secrets they shared with Mrs. Creasey. Has the woman disappeared because of something she knew? Everyone thinks creepy Walter Bishop killed her. Did he? Or is someone else to blame? As a relentless summer heat wave turns ordinary people into cantankerous monsters, Grace and Tilly are determined to solve a very puzzling mystery.
The Trouble with Goats and Sheep, a debut novel by English psychiatrist Joanna Cannon, is a funny, moving novel about hypocrisy, judgment and perception vs. reality. Sharp, but nuanced, it's a thoughtful story that will leave readers examining their own lives for the contradictions that lurk within us all. The fact that it's narrated by children makes the tale even more poignant. I picked up The Trouble with Goats and Sheep on a whim and was surprised by how much I enjoyed it. I'll definitely be keeping an eye this author—I can't wait to see what she does next!
Grade:
If this were a movie, it would be rated:
for language (a few F-bombs, plus milder expletives) and violence
To the FTC, with love: Another library fine find
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Now this sounds good! I can see how perfect a story like this is told from a kids perspective.
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