Ariol is about a young donkey and the other assorted animals he goes to school with. Pining for the love of Petunia, his class’s beautiful heifer, daydreaming of his hero Thunder Horse with another fellow classmate who happens to be a horse, and playing gross practical jokes with his best friend, Ramono the pig. The perils of being a student have never been explored with such reality and humor as portrayed by farm animals. It’s like Freaks and Geeks meet Tiny Toons.
There were times I read this going “Man, that happened to me in school once.” What’s even more amazing is that this book was translated from it’s original French and yet has a very American appeal that doesn’t seem forced or fudged like when you watch a Godzilla film.
It’s quite spectacular fun and parents will approve, ever with some gross humor, because of the realistic portrayal of the pain and wonder that is growing up. Having these all-star animals makes this book more relatable to children and has a grown-up reminiscing appeal as well.
Worth Consuming.
Rating: 10 out of 10 stars
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