League of Llamas: Rogue Llama by Aleesah Darlison
Puffin Books, 2020. ISBN: 9781760894207.
(Ages: 7+ years) League of Llamas: Rogue Llama by Aleesah
Darlison is the fourth and final book in the popular and humorous League
of Llama series. Secret Agent 0011 Phillipe Llamar is in
hiding and on the run after being blamed for a terrible crime he did
not commit. He is in disguise and on the hunt for the real
perpetrator, Ratrick Tailbiter - a rat with attitude, as well as
evil supportive companions who continually try to out-manoeuvre
Phillipe. Meanwhile Phillipe is being is being pursued by Agents
Elloise and Lloyd who have been sent by Mama Llama to bring in their
rogue colleague. Phillip travels far and wide to prove his innocence
and eventually Lloyd joins forces with him to solve the
investigation.
Being the final book in the series the ending provides the readers
with a very satisfying conclusion. Younger readers will enjoy the
humour spread throughout the book and the fast paced action packed
events which happen frequently. Being one of a series League of
Llamas: Rogue Llama will continue to support middle grade
readers who may struggle with more difficult text as the repetition
of words will enhance their understanding and reading skills. This
is a light and entertaining story and will be popular with children
who can relate to animals as the lead characters. Themes: Secret
agents, Spies, Adventure, Humour, Crime, Animals, Disguises.
Kathryn Beilby