The Adventures of Dillon Helbig's Crismis, signed by Dillon His Self: Not Reviewed by Warren Bull

The Adventures of Dillon Helbig's Crismis, signed by Dillon His Self:

Not Reviewed by Warren Bull

 

This is not a book review. I would like to review the book, but I cannot. There is a 55-person-long waiting list at Ada Community Library’s Lake Hazel Branch in Boise, Idaho for the only copy. Fortunately, the library will not allow people to renew their hold on the book. Unfortunately, once checked out it can be kept for four weeks.

I hear the plot involves Dillon putting an exploding star on his Christmas tree that sends him back to the first Thanksgiving and the North Pole. That’s all I know about it.

The eight-year-old Author, Dillon Helbig, completed the 81-page tome and illustrated it in December of last year. He was so proud of his work that when visiting the library with his grandmother, he slipped the book onto a children’s picture bookshelf without permission. He told his mom, Susan. When they returned two days later it was gone.

The library staff recognized what a great book it was. They decided it met the selection criteria for their graphic novel section. Dillon gleefully agreed to let them put a bar code on the cover and include it with other books.

Apparently, Dillon was not self-promoting. He just wanted to share the story. There is talk of creating an ebook version. Dillon says he is working on a sequel in which the Grinch visits his home. His dog, Rusty, will be a major character in his work-in-progress. He also has an idea for a new project about a jacket-eating closet. 

Do you think the library has a waiting list for books they plan to acquire? 

Sorry, I have to go now. I have a few phone calls to make.

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