King Rollo's Letter and other stories
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King Rollo's Letter and other stories
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.