Mr Crookodile

by John Bush, Korky Paul (Illustrator)

Mr. Crocodile needs a job apparently. So says Mrs. Crocodile. But what to do? Luckily, Mr. Crocodile is a croc with imagination. He could be a soccer star—Mr. Soccerdile has a nice ring to it. Or perhaps a cook—Mr. Cookodile sounds splendid. But what would be even easier for a lazy croc would be to turn into Mr. Crookodile and rob a bank!! However, despite a cunning disguise, Mr. Crocodile's plans start to unravel in a very funny way. This comic caper will have you laughing all the way to the bank.

Genres: Fantasy, Childrens

48 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[Kat · Rating 4 out of 5]

I cannot resist a play on words title and was very excited to read about Mr Crocodile looking for new jobs - including Mr Soccerdile, Mr Rockodile, Mr Cookodile and finally Mr Crookodile. His career change hilarously does not go to plan though. The illustrations are also excellent.

[Dyah · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was like... is this really a book for children? It ends in a good and hilarious way... but parents still has to accompany children and give them explanation when reading it.

[Naisha Chandalia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super fun and witty! Great storyline, unlike a lot of early readers

[Janine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Teaching young children to live better lives than that on benefits and to earn an honest living.

[Paul · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fate intervenes to spare a hen-pecked reptile from taking the path of crime. Feckless but fundamentally lucky, everything turns out for the best when a pack of hyenas intervenes. The crocodile falls on the right side of a morally ambiguous story and gets to dress up like Franjo Tuđman into the bargain.