BURGER BOY

"I'm not a burger, I'm a boy!" How many times will an exasperated Benny have to clarify his identity? Benny eats so many burgers that he's turning into one. Hungry dogs smell his meaty scent. Cows are offended. Boys are delighted to see a snack arrive in the middle of a ball game--all because Benny has indulged in his favorite food. Carine Montbertrand masterfully distinguishes every character in this action-packed spoof. From the owner of Bigga Burgers to the despairing mother to the wayside animals--and Benny, of course--Montbertrand provides characters that are distinct from each other and from her narrative voice. Her pacing allows the humor to shine. A.R. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine [Published: MAY 2008]