A review by onceuponacarm
The Abominables by Eva Ibbotson

3.0

A family of yetis is raised and civilized in a Himalayan valley, but when their governess is too old to care for them much longer and tourism threatens their way of life, they depart for England in hopes of finding a new home. Con and Ellen, two siblings enlisted to help with their move, along with a truck driver, try to keep the yetis a secret while traveling through the Middle East and Europe. These yetis, Lucy, Ambrose, Clarence, Uncle Otto, and Grandma are super compassionate, affectionate, and kind. They can't stand to see another in pain or in danger, such as the poor animals locked up in a zoo, bulls killed in a bullfight, etc. They're also pretty funny. This is a fun story to share as a read-aloud (to a class or at home before bed) or for independent readers who love animals, silliness, and adventure.

Personal review--it kinda felt like the author just kept cramming in one mishap after another, dragging out the voyage, which is not the kind of story that keeps my attention. This probably won't satisfy readers who prefer well-developed characters and complex plots, though there is lots to discuss surrounding treatment of animals, what it means to be different, immigration, and how to be a friend.