Kat Ward sticks to what she knows. Staying with the biographical writing that fans have come to admire, in this book she has produced a collection of true short stories, mostly involving animals. The difference between this book and her other biographical stories is that, far from being about sadness, struggle and misery, these tales are more incidental and amusing. Each story involves something generally looked upon as 'unspeakable' in some regard and, as such, tends to include some pretty revolting details in addition to either dreadful embarrassment or gales of laughter. Although some of the people within the pages suffer almost terminal embarrassment, Kat doesn't seem to mind readers laughing at her own expense either and doesn't hold back in the least.
Although the illustrations and cover may suggest that Tales is a children's book, do not be deceived. Whilst some older children and young adults may enjoy the content, it is not intended to be read by young children due to the subject matter of some of the stories.
Depending upon how well these biographical snippets are received, Tales of the Unspeakable may well be the first in a series as there is no shortage of anecdotes and memories from which to draw content.
Although the illustrations and cover may suggest that Tales is a children's book, do not be deceived. Whilst some older children and young adults may enjoy the content, it is not intended to be read by young children due to the subject matter of some of the stories.
Depending upon how well these biographical snippets are received, Tales of the Unspeakable may well be the first in a series as there is no shortage of anecdotes and memories from which to draw content.
