Four self-standing stories about the likeable, absent-minded King, popular from the TV versions of his exploits. Given the attraction of the characters (Queen Gwen is my favourite -- a super invention in one-upwomanship) and the talent of McKee, it's a pity that this doesn't quite succeed. Is it because the pattern of TV stories is different -- quicker, more immediate than storyreading? Do they need the cumulative action and surprise that's missing in this four-square, static format? I'll video one of the TV versions, then get the kids to tell me about the differences as I don't want those who queue in the bookshop for Not Now, Bernard to be disappointed.
Links:
[1] http://mail.booksforkeeps.co.uk/childrens-books/king-rollos-letter-and-other-stories
[2] http://mail.booksforkeeps.co.uk/issue/40
[3] http://mail.booksforkeeps.co.uk/member/colin-mills