Katrina Katrell lives with an evil guardian who wants to give her a lobotomy because she thinks she sees mythical creatures. Only, she's not crazy, she has seen strange creatures lurking in the dark. When the doctor comes to perform the surgery, Katrina runs away and while in a moment of danger, is rescued by the exact same strange creature she thought she had seen. This is when the adventures of Katrina and Morty the Zorga collide. They travel together to solve the mystery of the disappearing Zorgas of Zorgamazoo and find family and courage along the way.
This book was told entirely in rhyming verse in the style of Dr. Seuss. It made it a quick read because the upbeat tempo of the poem kept you moving along as well as the cliffhangers in the action and the light-hearted humor of the strange Seuss-like world. Creating visual images with the written text also adds a whimsical element to the story along with the pen and ink cartoon drawings that accompany it. Its a fun adventurous story about boredom and whimsy that any age group would love. Good to read aloud to younger kids but a fun, easy read for older (maybe struggling) students.
Interest level: Grades 5-8 Intended reading level: Grade 5
Genre: poetry, adventure, fantasy
Comparable titles: other fiction books told in verse, Dr. Seuss
Book connections: mythical creatures, baseball (Zorgally Ball), the moon
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