Review of The Foundlings and Fisherman from Tumby
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Review of The Foundlings and Fisherman from Tumby
[Following is a volunteer review of "The Foundlings and Fisherman from Tumby" by Phillip Leighton-Daly.]
Slavery has always had a negative impact on society—one that should never be forgotten or celebrated. In the past, families lost each other forever and many were abused or even killed. In The Foundlings and the Fisherman from Tumby by Phillip Leighton-Daly, the story is told mainly from the first-person perspective of Jon Treves.
The plot starts in 1863 when Confederate Captain William Quantrill and his 400 horsemen attacked the Kansas town of Lawrence, known for its anti-slavery stance. This attack led to the death of over 160 people, including children and women. This inhumane act was fueled by the imprisonment and death of female pro-slavery supporters held by the anti-slavery fighters. Jon Treves and his wife, Margaret, who were also anti-slavery fighters, lost their eight-year-old twin sons. In retaliation, Jon joined other Jayhawkers and counterattacked Quantrill's men, resulting in many casualties. Quantrill vowed to return and kill Jon, his family, and every anti-slavery supporter. But upon his return, Jon and Margaret had fled to Australia a week earlier. Would Jon and his wife, Margaret, arrive in Australia? What challenges awaited them in their journey?
The Foundlings and the Fisherman from Tumby was written in an old-fashioned style that expressed the emotional and historical elements the author aimed for. We got to meet characters like Delila, Martha, Charles, Pip, and many others who were introduced clearly and were easy to follow. I liked how the book discusses the survivors after the Morning Mist collides with the Esperalda. The captain and Cassanova were really annoying characters, and I loved the courage of Charles, Pip, and Isador against the captain's unruly behaviour. Readers will also learn about fish like flathead, bream, and more. Charles's leadership is another aspect that was commendable, and he loved to carry everyone along, especially when they faced their first major obstacle, "The Devil's Archway."
The only dislike I had with this book was the constant need to look up words, as they were a bit complex. I would rate this book 4 out of 5 stars due to the errors I encountered while reading. I would recommend this book to readers who love books about survival and history, and definitely not to children 11 years old or younger because of its complex vocabulary.
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The Foundlings and Fisherman from Tumby
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Slavery has always had a negative impact on society—one that should never be forgotten or celebrated. In the past, families lost each other forever and many were abused or even killed. In The Foundlings and the Fisherman from Tumby by Phillip Leighton-Daly, the story is told mainly from the first-person perspective of Jon Treves.
The plot starts in 1863 when Confederate Captain William Quantrill and his 400 horsemen attacked the Kansas town of Lawrence, known for its anti-slavery stance. This attack led to the death of over 160 people, including children and women. This inhumane act was fueled by the imprisonment and death of female pro-slavery supporters held by the anti-slavery fighters. Jon Treves and his wife, Margaret, who were also anti-slavery fighters, lost their eight-year-old twin sons. In retaliation, Jon joined other Jayhawkers and counterattacked Quantrill's men, resulting in many casualties. Quantrill vowed to return and kill Jon, his family, and every anti-slavery supporter. But upon his return, Jon and Margaret had fled to Australia a week earlier. Would Jon and his wife, Margaret, arrive in Australia? What challenges awaited them in their journey?
The Foundlings and the Fisherman from Tumby was written in an old-fashioned style that expressed the emotional and historical elements the author aimed for. We got to meet characters like Delila, Martha, Charles, Pip, and many others who were introduced clearly and were easy to follow. I liked how the book discusses the survivors after the Morning Mist collides with the Esperalda. The captain and Cassanova were really annoying characters, and I loved the courage of Charles, Pip, and Isador against the captain's unruly behaviour. Readers will also learn about fish like flathead, bream, and more. Charles's leadership is another aspect that was commendable, and he loved to carry everyone along, especially when they faced their first major obstacle, "The Devil's Archway."
The only dislike I had with this book was the constant need to look up words, as they were a bit complex. I would rate this book 4 out of 5 stars due to the errors I encountered while reading. I would recommend this book to readers who love books about survival and history, and definitely not to children 11 years old or younger because of its complex vocabulary.
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The Foundlings and Fisherman from Tumby
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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