However, I do like the illustrations ( )

However, I do like the illustrations ( )

Eloise is delighted with her opportunity to go to Hollywood, the land of sun and stars. She begins by detailing how one must prepare for such an amazing trip. Lavished with special treats and VIP service when Eloise arrives she is shocked with some of the "different" traditions that Hollywood holds, such as putting your feet in cement and signing your name. Then she gets the grand opportunity to go to a movie set and be treated like a real movie star! Eloise soaks up every moment of her rich Hollywood journey and feels that she has now found what she wants to do as a living, be a director! ( )

UGGGHHHHHH. Who allowed this garbage to be printed. First off there is the racist remark about train robbing Indians. And the way she describes things. It’s like all the bad things are fabulous. Then the story is so long and never ending. And Eloise is a BRAT! You want to yell at her to SHUT UP! Please burn this book, because Kay Thompson is turning over in her grave. ( )

Illustrations get 5 stars. I always feel like Eloise books are for adults. The kids get drawn into the pictures but the text is full if references to adult things. This one , NOT written by Kay Thompson but just inspired by, was uncomfortable to read aloud to my kids. Halfway through I ended up making up my own words to go with the story.
Cringe worthy quote, "If your mother is even one-half worth her salt, then sooner or later she's bound to make the acquaintance of a famous Hollywood Movie Mogul who will insist you simply must must must drop in for a visit." Am I the only one who sees something inappropriate implied in that statement? ( )