The Loch Mess Monster

Reviewed by: Barbara Merritt - Scarborough School Department, Scarborough, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: January 22, 2015

Review

Contrary to popular legend, there are actually three monsters in Loch Ness, Nessie, her husband, and their young son Angus.AS Angus grows, his parents teach him the Five Basic Monster Rules, including picking up after yourself and NEVER rising above the surface of the loch. As Angus grew bigger, so did his messes. He loved the action as his parents skidded across the floor and tripped on things he left lying around. His parents finally banish him to his room until he can pick up after himself. There the mess continued to grow until he had to use the top of his bed. AS that pile grew, he climbed higher and higher each night to sleep on the top until finally, one day, he broke the surface of the loch. There he was seen by three "monsters,"a cow, a goat, and a duck that scared him so badly that he went down and cleaned up his mess.The illustrations are full of detail, wit, and energy. The story will strike a chord with some children, and especially their parents. They will laugh as the mess grows and grows and as Angus is so frightened by the "monsters." This will be a fun addition to your collection.

Overall Book Score: good