About the Book
If you’re looking for a different kind of bedtime story for
your quirky child, look no further than Kid Crazy and the Kilowatt King written by Claudio Sanchez
and beautifully illustrated with a sci-fi meets steampunk vibe by Arthur Mask. “The idea for Kid Crazy actually started as a
rock opera in the vein of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars,” says
Sanchez, “but as it took shape, it began to feel like something that could
appeal to a child’s imagination—a kind of fantastic journey with a lesson.”
The 80-page story begins with a Kid Crazy seeking out a better way
of life in his world by adventuring to the City with a strange droid named
Denunzio Gots. The City is ruled by the ever-grumpy King Kilowatt, a rude king
who makes his subjects sing to him. The pair set sail in a car made of bread
through a fantastic and beautiful landscape. When Kid eventually meets the
king, he decides it’s time someone teaches him a lesson about the power of the
word “please.”
Not only of the illustrations colorful
in this futuristic tale, but the written words conjure the imagination to
create its own images: pigeons in pearls, melting candy bar men, trees made of
embers filled with dragonfly birds, and more. Sanchez, also a singer/songwriter, does a great job at captivating the reader's attention with his colorful phrases converted from his original song, "A Friend to Enemies."
My youngest son enjoyed the rhythm of the story and the details
of the characters. He thought the illustrations were marvelous and overall, he
enjoyed this book. I loved the opening dedication quote to the author’s son, “If ever you feel the world is on your
shoulders, remember: it’s actually in the palm of your hand. “
About
the Creators
Claudio Sanchez (author) is the front man for the conceptual rock
band Coheed and Cambria, with over 3 million albums sold worldwide. He is also
the creator of several comic books, including The New York Times best-selling
series The Amory Wars.
Arthur Mask (illustrator) illustrates books, magazines, games and
comics. An eclectic mix of passions
inspire him: from
horror movies and music to retro video games. His mother says his first drawing
was of a mosquito, but now he prefers to draw monsters. He lives in Sao Paolo,
Brazil.
{A free copy of this book was provided from the publisher, One Peace Books, and by PR by the Book, for review by Texas Homemaking.}
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