Book Review Joe Redick

Hello Readers,

I just received this review from Joe Redick.

"Gentle people;

Please be advised that it was an honor to work with Linda Anderson. She is an inspiring new author who has the talent and ability to weave magic into a story. Ms. Anderson has created a masterpiece on a child's level. It is wonderful to think of parents reading this children's book, filled with universal truth, to shiny-eyed children. As a theatrical lighting designer, I must say that it would be wonderful to see it staged some day, as a play.

Many kind regards,

J.M. Redick, MFA, Design and Technical Theatre"

Book Review - Terry Davidson

Linda, I am by no means a book critic. I have read many books, from philosophy to world history, religion, woodcraft, the art of warfare and many other subjects, but rarely do I ever read novels and almost never children's books. But after you gave me that pamphlet, on The Thwarting of Mr. Dingsnapple and I read the first paragraph, I knew I wanted to read the book. And after you gave me a copy, I can truly say that I wasn't disappointed. It was a very good book, with a good story line. It had everything you would expect, mystery, humor, suspense, love and friendship and it was also very educational. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to be one of the first to read this great book.

Book Review - Sharon Lupella

“This story is filled with rich descriptive language and genuine heart-felt emotions revolving around a mother goose and her goslings.  The book’s characters are well-developed individuals whose interactions with the main character, Sweetie, are role models of friendship . . .

…   I personally enjoyed reading the book. (I read it in one setting.) It had a nice pace, not too slow or too fast. The plot was interesting and had a few twists to it. I liked the way the characters were introduced one at a time as part of the zoo family. I could picture the zoo in my mind with each specific building and the pathways connecting the buildings. It was a unique opportunity to be transported to a place where friends actually worked together to help a friend achieve her goal.”

Sharon Lupella,

Retired Teacher

Book Review - Ellen Fockler

“… First, let me tell you that you are a remarkable writer.  You have a sense of timing, rhythm, and wording that cannot be taught.  You have succeeded admirably in creating very individual characters -- from Sweetie, obviously young, idealistic, and inexperienced, to Matilda, who must bear the grief of her own loss.  My favorite character -- and, I suspect, the favorite for many of your readers -- is Heidi.  The repetition of phrases that is her characteristic is a brilliant device.   

Your knowledge of the zoo and of animals is very apparent.  It is a mark of achievement that you impart a great deal of information to readers in a very natural way -- without sounding as if you were teaching them a lesson.  Well done…”

Ellen Fockler

Current School Library Consultant at Fockler Library Consulting, LLC