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Title: The Elephant and the Kangaroo by T.H. White ISBN: 0-451-16015-0 Publisher: New Amer Library (Mm) Pub. Date: 01 June, 1989 Format: Paperback List Price(USD): $3.95

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Average Customer Rating: 4 (2 reviews)

Rating: 4
Summary: A funny book but not an elephant book.
Comment: In this 1947 black comedy about the Irish, a farmer, his wife, and their English lodger believe they have met with Michael the Archangel and been instructed to build an ark to preserve against an impending flood.

They do so with comical events and consequences. Mostly, the acerbic wit of author T. H. White is in evidence as he ridicules all manner of traditions and beliefs. There in neither elephant nor kangaroo in this story. He refers to the lodger and farm wife as 'he the elephant and she the kangaroo' in explaining their repetitive disagreements about things philosophical. Possibly this refers to some known fable or legend which I have not so far been able to discover.

A funny book but not an elephant book.

Rating: 4
Summary: A delightful adventure in the meaing of Faith.
Comment: Believe it or not, I discovered this book on my own shelf. After reading Once and Future King for the 3rd time, I notice that among my collection of old decorator books was this delightful item. I read it that night. The characters are charming simple minded people you can't help laughing out loud over. I just love how the innocent traveler (and narrator) stumbles into this bizarre episode of Ma and Pa meet the book of Revelations, and becomes as convinced as the rest of his doom. If you can find this book take a moment and enjoy the "boat" ride.