Official Review: The adventures of pinch and nardo
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Official Review: The adventures of pinch and nardo
An inchworm and a bullfrog are the unlikeliest of friends. The Adventures of Pinch and Nardo, authored by Kenneth Fuerstinger, is about spreading friendship, trust, and kindness to everyone.
Trying to keep a promise to his parents, Pinch the inchworm must find his purpose in life. The only way to do that is by crossing the never-ending forest. He packs his bags and heads into an unknown adventure. In this new world, Pinch is alone and sacred; fortunately, he meets Nardo the bullfrog. Now, Pinch has a guide and a companion. Can Pinch trust a bullfrog—after all, they eat insects? Will Nardo disappoint his new and only friend?
As they trek through the never-ending forest, Pinch and Nardo circumvent obstacles and meet new friends. Most importantly, they learn about each other.
This 47-page tale is simple, warm, and picturesque; these traits make up the positive points. Nature-themed stories usually emote a dream-like quality, and I felt it in this book. Fuerstinger uses likable and whimsical forest creatures for his characters: ladybugs, bullfrogs, and worms. Pinch and Nardo's optimism during their ordeals—the storm or the ghost encounter—boosts the morale; in fact, I was drawn in by their happy countenance.
In addition, the pencil-colored illustrations enhanced the cheerful vibe, such as the orange-yellow sun and the raspberry-colored ladybug. Even the raindrops and the flower petals are given special attention. I, especially, liked Nardo’s bumpy skin, bulgy eyes, and webbed toes; unexpectedly, he looked cuddly rather than slimy and ugly. The drawings also doubled as single-panel comics with their bubble dialogues.
However, there are a few holes in the plotline. First, the ending felt plain, and the opportunities for bolder conflicts were lost. Also, the word choices and the sentence structure are adequate but limited—especially for the target audience. Emphatic synonyms would strengthen the plot action and increase attention span.
As a result, I rate this book 3 out of 4 stars. The one-star deduction was for the reasons stated above; conversely, I did not give a 2-star rating because of the wonderful illustrations and the friendship theme.
I recommend this book to those searching for animal-themed stories about friendship and trust. Also, I can recommend it to younger and beginner readers. I would not recommend this story to older or advanced readers since they might lose interest.
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I agree and thank you for your reply
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Yes, the artwork is quirky, and Nardo look cuddly for bullfrog. Thanks for stopping by!Nqobile771 wrote: ↑11 Jun 2021, 12:43 I hope Nardor didn't turn on his friend, they sound like such a cool pair. I like the artwork on the cover page. Thanks for such a fun review
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I would have liked bolder conflicts too. Thanks for stopping by.Kavita Shah wrote: ↑11 Jun 2021, 11:22 It's a good story and I don't know why it did not have a bolder conflicts. The description of the images is very well written and I like that about your review. Thank you for a great review!
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Kids will enjoy the colorful illustrations. Thanks for stopping by!
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Well said! I like your insight Thanks for stopping by!AvidBibliophile wrote: ↑10 Jun 2021, 12:59 This sounds like a cute story about an inchworm and a bullfrog! Fear of the unknown often holds us back, but with friendly guides and willing companions beside us, any journey or forest becomes realistically traversable. Thank you for your helpful review!
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Thank you for your insight and for stopping by.markodim721 wrote: ↑10 Jun 2021, 11:37 I like that the book is well designed and very nicely illustrated.