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ANONYMOUS JONES'
AUSTRALIAN EMIGRATION NEWSLETTER #20
BOOK REVIEW
It is clear to us here at the Anonymous Jones' Australian
Emigration Headquarters that many of you consider the concept
of emigration to Australia as a harmless frivolity, unworthy
of serious consideration and useful at best as only a simple,
momentary diversion from the stresses of your day. We offer
for your consideration a chronicle which records in eloquent
detail the validity of the concept, including its merits and
drawbacks, to wit, the following tome: ALEXANDER AND THE
TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY; written by Judith
Viorst; illustrated by Ray Cruz and published in Canada by
McClelland & Stewart, Ltd. Lack of space inhibits us from
quoting extensively from this magnificent and pivotal work,
but perhaps these brief passages from pages one and three
will serve to represent the raw power of the book. "I went
to sleep with gum in my mouth and now there's gum in my hair
and... I could tell it was going to be a terrible, horrible
no good, very bad day." and "I think I'll move to Australia."
Even though the author cops out with a weak ending, the
quality of the artwork sustains the book and we believe it
to be essential reading for any serious Australian immigrant.
(C) 1985 by Anonymous Jones. All comments are welcome. Leave
them in the <C>omments Message Base addressed to ANONYMOUS JONES.