Betty Blues

Renaud Dillies Little Rice Duck has built himself quite the reputation around the West Wood, playing his trumpet in bars with their smoky, sweaty ambience, tequila sunrises, and jazz. But between his trumpet and his flame Betty, things are going astray. Betty is drowning her need of him in expensive champagne, something someone else is more than happy to provide... something he'd much prefer, like her, would just stay chilled.REVIEWS:"Recommended for those who think talking animals don't always have to just be funny animals."-Seattle Post Intelligencer"Like a jazz song, Betty Blues is a short but wild ride that comes together in the end and lingers well after the music is over."–School Library Journal"dusky mixture of anthropomorphic animal comics and noir lighting."-Booklist"Betty Blues is a powerhouse piece of work, a rich, textured, emotionally wrenching journey that challenges the reader at every turn…I was captivated by Betty Blues from beginning to end."-Comics Waiting Room"While