

Seriously, parents, spread their cultural intake out a bit! We know best because we’re experienced owners of hamsters! You can’t beat that knowledge.Īnyway, over the course of 13 and a half lives, Bluebear adventures away from a tiny infant bear to a grown adult. My word, the choice for children is excellent and we get a bit miffed when we hear all kids read is Harry Potter, and then spend the rest of their time of violent computer games like Grand Theft Auto. Wapojif was growing up he busied himself with Terry Pratchett’s Nome trilogy, but primarily with Brian Jacques’ excellent Redwall franchise. We sure did and we turned out just great!Īnyway, when Mr. We’re great believers, here at Professional Moron, of getting kids to read from a young age.

Wahey! The 13 1⁄ 2 Lives of Captain Bluebear Especially if you have a predisposition for imaginative and fun stuff. This is complemented by wonderful drawings, which of course means this is a children’s book, although it’s suitable for all ages. He has 27 lives, and the narrative takes the reader on a whimsical tale through many myths and folklores as Bluebear goes about his misadventures. It’s a fantasy book, as you may be able to tell from the marvellous front cover, which follows the adventures of Bluebear in the continent of Zamonia.

It’s by German cartoonist and writer Walter Moers and goes by the name of Die 13½ Leben des Käpt’n Blaubär in the native tongue. Journey with us today back to 1999 when the 13 1⁄ 2 Lives of Captain Bluebear was released.
