Children's Book Review: Pincus Corbett's Strange Adventure, by Odo Hirsch Reviewed by Sally Murphy
Nothing out of the ordinary ever happens in Picus Corbett's life.
Pincus Corbett works hard in his tailor shop, attending to every detail, working late when customers have special orders. His is a hard-working, very regular life. But one night, as he works late, a mysterious customer puts in a very strange order. He wants a multicoloured suit with matching cape, made to order from an old sketch. Pincus obliges, but doesn't know why anyone would want to wear such a suit.
When the man doesn't come to claim the special suit, Pincus decides to try it on for himself. When his wife finds him gone the next morning she is mystified - where has he gone and why?
The media aren't much interested in Pincus' disappearance. They are far more interested in a strange hypnotist who appears at Sir Malcom Hersey's party, and in the Prime Minister's sudden unplanned holiday.
Meanwhile, Pincus finds himself caught up into a secret mission the likes of which he could never have anticipated.Is he really a hypnotist? And will he evr get back to his wife?
Pincus Corbett's Strange Adventure is a fun book from acclaimed story teller Odo Hirsch. In his regular brilliant fashion, Hirsch weaves a fantasy full of humour and adventure, yet manages to touch on themes of loyalty and guilt.
Brilliant!
Pincus Corbett's Strange Adventure, by Odo Hirsch Allen & Unwin, 2002
