Burger Boy - Alan Durant

Burger Boy

By: Alan Durant, Mei Matasuoka (Illustrator)

Paperback | 1 June 2006 | Edition Number 1

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A tongue-in-cheek modern fable about a little boy who likes fast food much too much!

Benny liked burgers. Benny LOVED burgers. Burgers were the only food that Benny would eat. “You’ll turn into a burger one day,” his mum warned.

And one day, Benny did.

And that is just the start of a madcap chase in which the hapless Benny is pursued across the countryside by a mob of hungry dogs, boys and angry cows.

An hilarious cautionary tale with a twist from a winning author and artist team.

About the Authorand Artist

Alan Durant has written many children's books, both picture books and fiction. He lives in Surrey with his wife and children. He also writes prize-winning poetry.

Mei Matsuoko is half Japanese and graduated from Kingston College of Art in 2004. This is her first picture book.
Industry Reviews
Fans of modern twisted tales rejoice: Young Benny doesn't like vegetables, but he LOVES burgers. In fact, he eats only burgers, every day and every meal. His mom warns, "If you don't watch out, you'll turn into a burger one day." And sure enough, Benny metamorphoses into a largish hamburger. To his horror, he is suddenly the focus of a pack of hungry dogs. Escape into a field of cows turns surreal when the cows remind Benny what he's made of. Next he happens upon a group of hungry boys and so, like the Gingerbread Man, he runs over hill and dale trying to escape a string of pursuers. Eventually saved by his mom, Benny dines solely on fruits and vegetables, and his body slowly reverts to normal. He vows never again to eat another burger, but with an exclusively vegetarian diet, could Benny be in for another shape shift? Embellished with eventful illustrations that are brimming with delightful comic details, this is a tasty and off-kilter romp. (Picture book. 4-7) (Kirkus Reviews)

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