"Nina, I want to tell you my heart loves you.
It would tell you itself, but I don't want my mom
to get run over. So, my mouth is delivering the
message. I love you, first because of the way you
focus when you write and second because you
smell like plants 'cause your dad's a florist.
Okay. Me, too. I love you. First because
you know Nina Simone who's got the same
name as me and second because your pizza
button always makes me hungry."
you know Nina Simone who's got the same
name as me and second because your pizza
button always makes me hungry."
Fanny Britt and Isabelle Arsenault gave us one of my favorite books 5 years ago, Louis Undercover (2017), It told the story of two boys and an alcoholic father. His struggle with drinking had a lasting effect on the family.
This new book reintroduces readers to Louis' brother Truffle, a force to be reckoned with for his loving heart and consuming interest in rock music. Fanny Britt pens three stories about this wonderful character. whose birthday biker jacket sports a pizza pin. He vows never to remove that jacket. He is true to his word as the stories are told.
Truffle, accompanied by friends Flo and Riad, tries his hand at forming an air guitar band he calls the Man-Eating Plants; tries to deal with his feelings for Nina by telling her the truth; and finally, attends his great-grandmother's funeral which leads to questions about death and other concerns. Truffle has no filter when it comes to expressing his opinions, asking questions pertinent to him, or speaking his truth.
Louis can generally be counted on for help needed. Their scenes together are often heartwarming despite their differences. Louis is into “robotics, basketball and sarcasm”, none of which interest his younger brother. Still, he is helpful when advice is requested.
Isabelle Arsenault uses pencil, ink, and collage techniques to bring Truffle to the attention of readers. He is a character to admire. Backgrounds and dialogue are filled with pop culture wit and charm.
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