World of Boo

By Duane Maddy

Discover the World of Boo. A fictional organization created by one man combining a childhood collection of stuffed animals with personalities he has encountered through a lifetime of triumphs and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0595220312
• ISBN13: 9780595220311
• Release Date: March 2002
• Publisher: iUniverse
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.1" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Have you ever wondered if stuffed animals could talk?

When you were little did you ever wonder if your stuffed animals could talk? I always did and I guess I wasn't alone. "The World of Boo" is about the life our stuffed animals lead when we're not around. Author Duane Maddy brings a whole house full of stuffed animals to life in his character sketches of the different animals that inhabit his home. Each of his animals, some from childhood like Yellow Boo, some collected later on like Mugwort Neepy, have unique personalities and even interact with the other characters who inhabit the house. I liked this book because the author isn't afraid to reveal what his characters are thinking. Just like humans, some of the animals are helpful and nice to their shelfmates, while others are self-serving and always looking out for number one. I also liked how each character is accompanied by his or her photo. It's amazing that one person could have this many stuffed animals in his collection and still give each one a individual and distinct personality. If you've ever truly thought that your stuffed animals could think on their own, this book is for you. Finally, a grownup has captured on paper what many of us hoped all along - that our floppy-eared friends have a secret life all their own.

Find Your Inner Child Through the World of Boo

Did you have stuffed animals as a kid? If so, you'll enjoy this book. All the stuffed animals the author has collected over the years come to life in his character descriptions. As you read, you'll find yourself laughing, while thinking of the people that these beasts represent. One of my favorite characters is Purple Boo....who died in a tragic washing machine accident during a "reconstruction attempt." Ever try that one???I think this is a great book as a conversation piece on a coffee table, or a gift for a friend. I highly recommend it.