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Books Little �Lonely Planet�Thailand-based novel has its pluses but may bore older readers By Nuttaporn Srisirirungsimakul Did You Know : After their trip through Asia, newlyweds Tony and Maureen Wheeler wrote and compiled Across Asia on the Cheap on their kitchen table. It became the first Lonely Planet guidebook.
Vera and Victor are siblings who love to travel. When they arrive in Thailand, they discover a place that is very different from their home. Along the way, they get the chance to try spicy Thai food, go shopping and visit temples guarded by giants. After taking a boat trip and riding a tuk tuk to explore Bangkok, the children hop on a plane to visit the beautiful beaches. TOO YOUNG FOR MOSTVera and Victor Discover Thailand is the first book in a series about the two kids� travels around the world. Weaving together facts and a fictitious story, the 28-page book is a short yet comprehensive guide to Thailand. It gives basic information about the Land of Smiles and some dos and don�ts for travelling here. The book definitely provides excellent preparation for foreign children planning a trip to the Kingdom. With its colourful illustrations and easy language level, Vera and Victor Discover Thailand can also serve as a fun-to-read English textbook for Thai kids. Not only will young readers learn new vocabulary, they will also get to share their ideas. Parents and teachers can invite children to discuss the cultural questions posed by the book. Informative and enjoyable, Vera and Victor Discover Thailand is suitable for any child hoping to develop their English. Older readers, however, will probably be bored by the simple story. Perhaps a good gift for a younger sister or brother, but most Student Weekly readers should probably save their baht if they�re thinking of reading this themselves. Vocabulary sibling
(n): a brother or
sister Idiom dos and don�ts: rules that you should follow
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Title: Vera and
Victor Discover Thailand