Boris was a huntsman who was big and brown and hairy.
With beady eyes and spindly legs, he looked a little scary.

Now, everything was okay while Boris was hunting in the garden, but when he decides to come inside and hang around the ceiling to catch his dinner, things go horribly wrong. Annabelle squeals, her brother rushes in to save her but far too scared of those long hairy legs to help. Dad happens to walk in from work just as the spider decides to drop from the ceiling and ends up inside dad’s jacket! Then we see dad stripped down to his red and white jocks and the spider sneakily climbing up Mum’s leg!

Now the fun begins!

Boris Goes Berserk really is a laugh every page. I’m sure it will be enjoyed by most families as, probably, we’ve all had a scary huntsman at some time, somewhere in our house; hiding out in the bathroom, behind the fridge or worse, waiting for us behind our bed! Let’s hope there are still brave dads out there ready to save us, and the spider, even if they’re in their jocks!

Reviewed by Merle Morcom
Age Guide 5+

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Robert Favretto is a primary school teacher and Victorian-based writer of children’s fiction.

His previous publishing credits include Leonardo’s Spot of Trouble (Blake Education), Lost for Words (Limelight Press) and winning first prize in the Victorian School News Tickler of a Teacher Tale competition.

He has completed a Diploma of Professional Children’s Writing and has presented writing workshops for primary school aged children and the Hastings Literacy Festival.

ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR

Janice Bowles is a Sydney-based illustrator and graphic designer whose life has revolved around creating books and images for over 20 years. Besides picture books, she has illustrated magazines, graded readers and educational series for publishers in Australia and the USA.

Janice loves cats, kids and humour. She has recently written and illustrated a guide to breast cancer.