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A review by jessalynn_librarian
Brother Hugo and the Bear by Katy Beebe
4.0
A surprisingly lively tale of a monk, a bear, and a book. The language is charmingly old-fashioned, parts of the pictures are inspired by illuminated manuscripts (with plenty of bears). While it would be a great addition to a lesson on medieval monasteries or book-making, it's also a funny story on its own merits.
From when the Abbot discovers that the bear has eaten the letters of St. Augustine:
"Pray tell, Brother Hugo," said the Abbot, "how did a bear find our letters of St. Augustine?"
"They seemed to agree with him."
And the closing line, from the monks of the neighboring monastery:
"We are most right glad to see you, Brother Hugo," they whispered. "Your library book is due today."
From when the Abbot discovers that the bear has eaten the letters of St. Augustine:
"Pray tell, Brother Hugo," said the Abbot, "how did a bear find our letters of St. Augustine?"
"They seemed to agree with him."
And the closing line, from the monks of the neighboring monastery:
"We are most right glad to see you, Brother Hugo," they whispered. "Your library book is due today."