Book Review: Leatherback and the Strange Place
Thanks to Writersmelon for this gripping thriller, here goes the review
Genre: children’s Fiction
Reading Level: 6-9yrs
Total Pages: 192
Publisher: Srishti Publishers & Distributors
Author: Shubhra Shah
About the Author:
Shubhra Shah has earlier written Leatherback’s Big Win, that won the hearts of many children and adults alike. Trained in psychotherapy, reiki and Pranic healing, she has addressed almost twenty-five thousand across various schools in Kolkata in the past few years. Her favourite message to children is – “Be Kind, even to someone you don’t like.”.
Review:
This book is a thriller a sure shot thriller, for kids as well as adults. This is in fact the strong forte of the author. The story is narrated by a cute Torty, named Leatherback. She is a hundred and something years old tortoise. Considering her age, what she wants is a warm, quite and comfortable summer, however when she is challenged by a mystery she won’t shy away. Her companions to resolve the mystery are a cat and a parrot. Any many animals pitch in for help as they sail through, solving the mystery.
Leatherback is staying with Sara, and one day Sara’s mother Lolita goes missing. How these pets solve the mystery is an interesting read. Leatherback and her team decide to investigate the suspects’ houses one by one to look for Lolita.
The secret and the stories that they discover in these houses leave them shocked and startled. But where was Lolita? Who had taken her?
Me and my son both have loved the book, it is an interactive book as it has kid’s activities like colouring, find the difference etc. Difficult words have been explained so that kids can understand what they are reading and don’t just run through the pages.
The high points of this book is the way in which it deals with many emotions. Right from fear of unknown, separation anxiety, competition, empathy, bullying, compassion to courage. It will help open up your child to discuss what’s happening in their life, you can also site a incident from the story and check what your child feels about it and if they have been through such a situation. Generally, kids do not want to speak about the emotions that are not very feel good, that ways this book can be a great help.
As of Low point, as I was so engrossed reading, I couldn’t find any. Just that sometimes imaginations are too far from reality but that is OK and some stories will leave you sad as well. But the purpose is to learn from them and move on.
Just grab a copy of this book at amazon, if you want to know did Lolita make it back safely?
https://www.amazon.in/Leatherback-Strange-Place-Shubhra-Bose-ebook/dp/B07X4X48G8/ref=dp_kinw_strp_1
I would rate this book 4.5/ 5
Love the activities in the book. Are these supposed to be codes to a discovery? That would be quite engaging.
No no, they are just to keep kids engaged and to make the book interesting
Love the activities in the book. Are these supposed to be codes to a discovery? That would be quite engaging.
Love the activities in the book. Are these supposed to be codes to a discovery? That would be quite engaging.
I have always loved animal stories… They are so entertaining… This book looks good! Gotta read!
Yes, it’s an entertainer
The readers age is perfect for my nephew and neice. I think they are going to love the thrill read as well the engrossing activities
I know for sure that my two kids will love this book. What I don’t know is why some stories have to be sad though!
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Because that is also an emotion that we need to prepare kids for.
This book in particular is mostly fun though.
My niece is very fond of fiction reads, painting and drawing…I think this might be a good option for her and to keep her busy for a week 😛
If she is 6+ then surely. This book deals with most of the emotions kids this age undergo right from school bullying to stress between parents.
She’s 4 right now :I
Omg this is such. A fun review… And my favourite part of the blog was also when u shared the highs of emotions described in the book which actually connects the reader. Thankyou for the review.
Honestly I loved the book, it has its own share of fun and emotions
What a wonderful post. I had never heard of this author but this book seems perfect for my 7 year old. Thank u
What a wonderful post. I had never heard of this author but this book seems perfect for my 7 year old. Thank u
What a wonderful post. I had never heard of this author but this book seems perfect for my 7 year old. Thank u
Yes, sometimes kids open up through stories. This book seems like a perfect read for kids.
Yes, sometimes kids open up through stories. This book seems like a perfect read for kids.
Yes, sometimes kids open up through stories. This book seems like a perfect read for kids.
Love to read an book with emotions. A sensible book to give a kid too.
Love to read an book with emotions. A sensible book to give a kid too.
My daughter loves animals this one is for her sure will be checking out
My daughter loves animals this one is for her sure will be checking out
The book seems entertaining and engaging read for kids. Shall share this with my niece.
The book seems entertaining and engaging read for kids. Shall share this with my niece.
The book seems entertaining and engaging read for kids. Shall share this with my niece.
The book seems entertaining and engaging read for kids. Shall share this with my niece.
The book seems entertaining and engaging read for kids. Shall share this with my niece.
The book seems entertaining and engaging read for kids. Shall share this with my niece.
This book entertaining and fun at same time. Looking forward to read it as mine is on the way.
This book entertaining and fun at same time. Looking forward to read it as mine is on the way.
This book entertaining and fun at same time. Looking forward to read it as mine is on the way.
This book entertaining and fun at same time. Looking forward to read it as mine is on the way.
Exactly like you many of my other friends too are raving for this book dear, grabbing it soonest
Exactly like you many of my other friends too are raving for this book dear, grabbing it soonest
Thriller sounds intriguing. Kids love thriller and I too. This looks like perfect read for a weekend
Thriller sounds intriguing. Kids love thriller and I too. This looks like perfect read for a weekend
Thriller sounds intriguing. Kids love thriller and I too. This looks like perfect read for a weekend
Ah, you got me intrigued. My elder one is fond of mystery and thriller. Will get this for her. Thanks for this review.
My son also fond of animal stories . And me too enjoy .. I will get this book for sure.
My son also fond of animal stories . And me too enjoy .. I will get this book for sure.
My son also fond of animal stories . And me too enjoy .. I will get this book for sure.
My son also fond of animal stories . And me too enjoy .. I will get this book for sure.
My son also fond of animal stories . And me too enjoy .. I will get this book for sure.
My son also fond of animal stories . And me too enjoy .. I will get this book for sure.
Looks like an interesting read. They enjoy books with activties.. I will surely check out for my kids.
Looks like an interesting read. They enjoy books with activties.. I will surely check out for my kids.
Looks like an interesting read. They enjoy books with activties.. I will surely check out for my kids.
Looks like an interesting read. They enjoy books with activties.. I will surely check out for my kids.
Looks like an interesting read. They enjoy books with activties.. I will surely check out for my kids.
animal stories are cute. I think this will be a nice read for us.
animal stories are cute. I think this will be a nice read for us.
This is definitely a good book for kids to stay engrossed with the activities.
This is definitely a good book for kids to stay engrossed with the activities.
This is definitely a good book for kids to stay engrossed with the activities.
This is definitely a good book for kids to stay engrossed with the activities.
Both Heer and me are avid readers and this will be the perfect book for us to bond with.
Both Heer and me are avid readers and this will be the perfect book for us to bond with.
Both Heer and me are avid readers and this will be the perfect book for us to bond with.