Ted goes wild by Michael Wagner and Tom Jellett
Puffin Books, 2011. ISBN 978 0 14 3304227.
This is a quirky story about a teddy bear owned by a young boy named
Oliver. Ted has an undercover life that causes great concern for
Oliver. When Ted receives a letter from Papa Guru, Leader of the
World Teddies Oliver knows Ted must embark on another mission. His
goal is to rescue Talia, a rag doll who has been trapped in a cave
guarded by a grizzly bear.
Teds adventures involve many diverse skills and place him in extreme
danger at times. The text, sometimes in comic format, and the
illustrations work well to explore the perils of Ted and the
concerns of Oliver as this adventure unfolds. With ever page turn
Ted is faced with increasing peril therefore encouraging the reader
to keep reading to ensure the ending is a satisfying and safe one.
Another adventure of Ted is scheduled to be released soon.
Tracy Glover