A brilliantly witty story about how heroes can be found in the most unlikely places (or outfits, for that matter).
With an action outfit for every occasion, Traction Man patrols the house. Whether he is saving toys (in latex space suit and Perspex helmet, teamed with Rocket Boots); searching the sink for the lost wreck of the sieve (in sub-aqua suit, fluorescent flippers and infra-red mask) or rescuing damsels in distress (in jungle pants, camouflage vest and a bandanna), Traction Man is never less than stylishly turned out and expertly accessorised. He is the last word in heroic fashion flair – until, that is, the day that he is presented with an all-in-one knitted green romper suit and matching bonnet by his owner’s granny. Can Traction Man overcome the humiliation of his desperately dowdy new look and rediscover the action hero within or will the burden of the knitted green monstrosity be too great?
Format: Paperback
Pages: 32
Imprint: Red Fox Picture Books
Publication date: 06/04/2006
Illustrator: Grey, Mini
Series: Traction Man
Traction Man is Here
by Mini Grey
Review by Renata
Zap! Pow! Bam! Join our stylish hero, Traction Man, and his faithful Scrubbing Brush as they find adventure and drama in the middle of the everyday. This graphically illustrated story captures the imaginative connection children share with toys - and household objects - with winning humour and energy. Text and image are combined in a vibrant, comic-influenced style that reinforces the make-it-up-as-you-go-along narrative.
