Review of The Roverton Bullies

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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Roverton Bullies" by Kathryn Bryan.]
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5 out of 5 stars
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Although we have limited control over our appearance and future, we do have the power to shape our destinies. Some individuals have also decided to make life difficult for those around them who seem different or have unusually diverse behaviors. The Roverton Bullies, written and illustrated by Kathryn Bryan, is an enlightening children's book that tells the experiences of Mr. Gimples.

Bentley was playing with his toys while Hachi was cleaning, and suddenly, he heard a loud crash. Bentley saw the animal's legs under a box and rushed next door to help the animal. The dog introduced himself as Mr. Gimples, who had just moved in next door, but Bentley was confused when he saw that Mr. Gimples looked different, which he explained calmly, expressing how being different makes him feel special. He introduced Mr. Gimples to Hachi, and Hachi made him some special treats. Bentley shared stories with them, and they went back to their homes.
While going home, Mr. Gimples met Manny, the mail dog, to get his mail, and the Doberman twins laughed at him. This was where his problems began, so get a copy of The Roverton Bullies to learn how Mr. Gimples handled these problems.

I found this book very appealing because I love the positive impact it would have on children, hence showing them the effects of being a bully. The moral lessons in this book are very intuitive, and every parent should consider getting a copy. I like the dog Bentley; he was a good friend and would enlighten children on what good friendship should be like. The fact that the wonderful pictures in this book could teach children a lot about different breeds of dogs also appealed to me, and the importance of grooming for pets is also emphasized indirectly in this book.

I have nothing to dislike in this book, and I rate it 5 out of 5 stars. I encountered a few errors while reading this book, and this shows that the book was edited professionally. I recommend this book to parents who have children ages 5 to 9 because of its enlightening content that they could learn from.

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