Summertime is easy reading time. At least that's what the sign outside of the school near my house says. I think that sign gives kids the opportunity to complain about reading during the school year, since it implies it's not as easy to do then as in the summer.

Here are a few titles of books that are also hard to read even in the easy reading time of summer. It's not because they're full of big made-up words, like falaphilantaterist, or that they are a rare find with a limited print run. No one has written them yet.

Brunch with Nostradamus

What Now, Space Cow?

Strange Things Happen To A Seemingly Normal Person Who Turns Out Not To Be Normal But The Center Of A Complex Conspiracy And Then More Things Happen (Working Title)

I'll be back with a plot summary for each, but until then feel free to post your own theories.

cravipat escaped the blue labyrinth long enough to write this.

0 adventurers found their way to the golden castle.

Words uncovered in the catacombs : books, oddities

The landscape of children's literature has changed a lot since I've read about a feline in headgear. A large portion of it still feels familiar but those old friends have been joined by some new and somewhat strange neighbors, such as Pirates! With a title like that and being shaped like an actual pirate, my curiosity couldn't resist a quick peek.

The title is a pretty good summary. It's a book about pirates, I mean, pirates! It contains all the information a toddler may need if they have to write a report on pirates(!). Why they need to write a report and who assigned it is anyone's guess. I on the other hand learned that pirates kept cats on their ships to kill rats and one of their weapons of choice was a cutlass. In addition the invention of the steam engine forced them all to find new jobs, I believe as used car dealers or telemarketers.

In summary it seems no topic is too far fetched for a children's book. I can't wait for the sequel, Ninjas!

cravipat escaped the blue labyrinth long enough to write this.

4 adventurers found their way to the golden castle.

Words uncovered in the catacombs : books