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mat_tobin 's review for:
The Puffin Keeper
by Michael Morpurgo
I was really looking forward to this story although I must confess to there being a recent glut of 'lighthouse-related' texts out these past few years. I do like Morpurgo's writing. It's easy without seeming like he's talking down to his readers whilst being deep enough to touch on strong issues for a range of reading ages.
Sadly, I thought the story wasn't as strong as some of his others such as [b:Why the Whales Came|1289436|Why the Whales Came|Michael Morpurgo|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1348993019l/1289436._SY75_.jpg|1278524] or [b:Private Peaceful|1048645|Private Peaceful|Michael Morpurgo|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1328868065l/1048645._SY75_.jpg|2454980]. There was little purpose or meaning behind the main character's actions or choices in life and it felt as if the whole story needed good editing.
What does absolutely save it from being a poor addition to Morpurgo's canon is Benji Davies' stunning illustrations. This is a beautifully presented book - too good really for Morpurgo's narrative - and Davies' rich, full-colour illustrations more than carry what I found to be a weak story.
Sadly, I thought the story wasn't as strong as some of his others such as [b:Why the Whales Came|1289436|Why the Whales Came|Michael Morpurgo|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1348993019l/1289436._SY75_.jpg|1278524] or [b:Private Peaceful|1048645|Private Peaceful|Michael Morpurgo|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1328868065l/1048645._SY75_.jpg|2454980]. There was little purpose or meaning behind the main character's actions or choices in life and it felt as if the whole story needed good editing.
What does absolutely save it from being a poor addition to Morpurgo's canon is Benji Davies' stunning illustrations. This is a beautifully presented book - too good really for Morpurgo's narrative - and Davies' rich, full-colour illustrations more than carry what I found to be a weak story.