I feel that any kind of review for this book is superfluous to requirements. It’s not a book I want to review, it’s a book I want to revere. Simple, compact, slender by its page count, immense in its concept, Measuring the World is the story of Kimberly Paula Hetherington aged 10 who decides to……….. measure the world.
‘ I am scared, but I am brave. I know nothing and want to know everything.’
If ever a book like this was needed for the world, it’s now, more than ever. It’s a book for all ages so it can be experienced at whatever conceptual level the reader might be. Younger readers may interpret the text literally and their imaginations will accept that Kimberly can measure the length and breadth of the sea. Older readers will understand the metaphysical intention behind some of Kimberley’s measuring……
‘……. a preacher from each and every faith.’
It’s a book many of us could read in minutes but the content should remain with us for ever. It’s a book that is a perfect gift for those you love, and maybe those you don’t love. For the reading of it may bring about more love than you ever thought possible.
The presentation of the book is delightful. The text, by Ellis, is accompanied by some simple yet effective black-and-white line drawings, and some pages have the suggestion of blue skies and white clouds along their tops. Drawings are by Emily Woodthorpe. The cover, plate and background design were by Desislava Georgieva.
My thanks to the early reviewers programme at Librarything and Hawkwoodbooks for my much treasured copy of this book.
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