Product Description

Life on the bee farm is hard. But, Louis soon finds himself embroiled in a world of mystery and adventure. What is the secret of The Hive? Why would anyone be lying to Clive?

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1183821 in Books
• Published on: 2001-08-08
• Format: Illustrated
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 58 pages

Review
Luminescent and haunting illustrations add to the surreal feel of a magical modernist mystery… --The School Librarian

Strange, disturbing, allegorical... Louis, and his caged bird FC, take you into a world that is at once utterly strange and alarmingly familiar. In a quirky, highly imaginative and quite surreal way, themes of surveillance, social control, exploitation, consumerism and punishment are explored. Ostensibly a children'scartoon book, its subtlehumour and sinister quality will appeal to all ages, while unassuming, slightly melancholic hero, Louis, is just totally heartwarming. Beware: this stuff isprobably addictive. --New Internationalist

An insinuating, multi-levelled fable for our disconnected age. --Paul Gravett in The Comics Journal

New Internationalist
"Ostensibly a children's cartoon book, its subtle humour and sinister quality will appeal to all ages…

About the Author
metaphrog are the creators of the multiple award nominee and critically acclaimed Louis graphic novel series.

Customer Reviews

A Star Player
This is a charming story with fantastic artwork, suitable for all ages of children. Louis will encorage your child to read, and to enjoy reading. They will be hooked from the first time they meet him.
Louis "lying to Clive" is the first part of an amazing adventure, a truly enjoyable experience, loved by all the chilren and adults we have given copies to. So why not try I am sure you will fall in love with Louis to.
Congratulations to Metaphrog for their hard work.