Review of Stevie Tenderheart Books - Billy Jack (The Great Escape)

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I love the books that encourage parents and kids to sit and laugh and smile together and I think this one will make it happen effortlessly. The review is very well written, informative and overall very interesting.
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Yashi Shukla wrote: 15 May 2024, 06:48 I love the books that encourage parents and kids to sit and laugh and smile together and I think this one will make it happen effortlessly. The review is very well written, informative and overall very interesting.
Thanks a lot!
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I missed this beautiful book due to some error, this seems lite hearted beautiful story young boy who bought smile on your face.
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Harshitha Nayak wrote: 24 May 2024, 13:58 I missed this beautiful book due to some error, this seems lite hearted beautiful story young boy who bought smile on your face.
Yes. I enjoyed it a lot.
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The review celebrates "Billy Jack (The Great Escape)" for its charming narrative and witty portrayal of the independent and imaginative character, Billy. It highlights the entertaining storyline and engaging descriptions, appreciating the book cover's relevance to the story and the author's informative approach to difficult words and educational content. The emphasis on outdoor play resonates well, making it a delightful bedtime read for children. With meticulous editing and no noticeable flaws, the reviewer rates it a perfect 5 stars, recommending it for kids seeking a humorous adventure.
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MAHAD BAIG MIRZA wrote: 27 May 2024, 06:42 The review celebrates "Billy Jack (The Great Escape)" for its charming narrative and witty portrayal of the independent and imaginative character, Billy. It highlights the entertaining storyline and engaging descriptions, appreciating the book cover's relevance to the story and the author's informative approach to difficult words and educational content. The emphasis on outdoor play resonates well, making it a delightful bedtime read for children. With meticulous editing and no noticeable flaws, the reviewer rates it a perfect 5 stars, recommending it for kids seeking a humorous adventure.
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"Billy Jack (The Great Escape)" by Steve William Laible is a charming and witty tale that follows the adventures of Billy, a silly and independent boy who concocts 'The Great Escape' from his bedtime routine. The narrative is filled with laughter-inducing moments as Billy navigates through his escapade, showcasing his wild imagination and determination. The book cover beautifully captures the essence of Billy's antics, and the author's descriptive writing style vividly brings his adventures to life. I appreciate how the story incorporates educational elements, introducing geographical and scientific facts in an engaging way. Overall, this is a hilarious bedtime story that emphasizes the importance of outdoor play for children. Highly recommended for young readers!
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OMKAR AHIRRAO wrote: 21 Jun 2024, 05:05 "Billy Jack (The Great Escape)" by Steve William Laible is a charming and witty tale that follows the adventures of Billy, a silly and independent boy who concocts 'The Great Escape' from his bedtime routine. The narrative is filled with laughter-inducing moments as Billy navigates through his escapade, showcasing his wild imagination and determination. The book cover beautifully captures the essence of Billy's antics, and the author's descriptive writing style vividly brings his adventures to life. I appreciate how the story incorporates educational elements, introducing geographical and scientific facts in an engaging way. Overall, this is a hilarious bedtime story that emphasizes the importance of outdoor play for children. Highly recommended for young readers!
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I am ready to follow Billy and his adventures. Stories like this take me back to my childhood. I am sure this book will remind me of my childhood adventures.
Thanks for the review.
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Rajaee wrote: 05 Jul 2024, 12:12 I am ready to follow Billy and his adventures. Stories like this take me back to my childhood. I am sure this book will remind me of my childhood adventures.
Thanks for the review.
You are right. That is one of the reasons I love children's books very much!
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Priya Murugesan wrote: 01 May 2024, 12:01 [Following is a volunteer review of "Stevie Tenderheart Books - Billy Jack (The Great Escape)" by Steve William Laible.]
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Stevie Tenderheart Books - Billy Jack (The Great Escape) by Steve William Laible

This is a charming tale about a silly and very independent boy named Billy Jack. The story starts with Billy tossing in his bed restlessly. His parents' usual routine is sending him to bed early, and he is grumpy about that. He doesn't want to sleep too soon while it is still daylight outside. He fantasizes that while all the other kids are playing merrily, he is being punished by his parents. So he thinks of a way to break out of his room. He then concocts 'The Great Escape'. He begins by building a mock body. The rest of the story deals with how he slips away from his room and what ridiculous situations he faces afterward. 

The narrative is witty, and it brought lots of smiles to my face. After the escape starts, the story is just entertaining to read. I can visualize little Billy's funny acts.  Billy's imagination is wild which can be witnessed throughout the book. At one point in the story, Billy is referred to as 'Rambo' and I felt it was very apt. Even though I am an adult, I was interested in seeing how the story ended.

I adored the book cover. It relates well to the story. I can very well imagine that little boy doing all kinds of silly things. The author's writing style is very descriptive, which can be noted well in the scene where Billy builds a mock body. The meanings of the difficult words are provided within the story, which will be informative for the children. Billy Jack provides geographical details about the North Pole and Alaska within the story. He also states some scientific facts behind the sun's rotation and revolution.

The author stresses the importance of playing outside. In today's world, kids spend most of their time in front of their gadgets and miss their playtime with nature. This should be avoided, and kids should engage in physical play outside. Billy says comically that kids should have scars, which I believe is true.

I loved the story, and I have no complaints. Kids will enjoy reading this hilarious bedtime story. The editing is meticulous, and I didn't notice any errors. I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. 

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Billy Jack sounds like a total riot. I like that his wild little escape plan turns into a full-on adventure. The mix of silly antics and fun facts makes it feel both entertaining and kinda sneakily educational.
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Chi Chiu Michael Mak wrote: 17 Jun 2025, 11:33
Priya Murugesan wrote: 01 May 2024, 12:01 [Following is a volunteer review of "Stevie Tenderheart Books - Billy Jack (The Great Escape)" by Steve William Laible.]
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Stevie Tenderheart Books - Billy Jack (The Great Escape) by Steve William Laible

This is a charming tale about a silly and very independent boy named Billy Jack. The story starts with Billy tossing in his bed restlessly. His parents' usual routine is sending him to bed early, and he is grumpy about that. He doesn't want to sleep too soon while it is still daylight outside. He fantasizes that while all the other kids are playing merrily, he is being punished by his parents. So he thinks of a way to break out of his room. He then concocts 'The Great Escape'. He begins by building a mock body. The rest of the story deals with how he slips away from his room and what ridiculous situations he faces afterward. 

The narrative is witty, and it brought lots of smiles to my face. After the escape starts, the story is just entertaining to read. I can visualize little Billy's funny acts.  Billy's imagination is wild which can be witnessed throughout the book. At one point in the story, Billy is referred to as 'Rambo' and I felt it was very apt. Even though I am an adult, I was interested in seeing how the story ended.

I adored the book cover. It relates well to the story. I can very well imagine that little boy doing all kinds of silly things. The author's writing style is very descriptive, which can be noted well in the scene where Billy builds a mock body. The meanings of the difficult words are provided within the story, which will be informative for the children. Billy Jack provides geographical details about the North Pole and Alaska within the story. He also states some scientific facts behind the sun's rotation and revolution.

The author stresses the importance of playing outside. In today's world, kids spend most of their time in front of their gadgets and miss their playtime with nature. This should be avoided, and kids should engage in physical play outside. Billy says comically that kids should have scars, which I believe is true.

I loved the story, and I have no complaints. Kids will enjoy reading this hilarious bedtime story. The editing is meticulous, and I didn't notice any errors. I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. 

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Billy Jack sounds like a total riot. I like that his wild little escape plan turns into a full-on adventure. The mix of silly antics and fun facts makes it feel both entertaining and kinda sneakily educational.
You are right! He is a riot! Thanks for reading my review!
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I love children's books, aside from teaching the kids valuable lessons and helping their curiosity. It also gives room for discussions that might not pop up ordinarily in your daily activities with them. It's exciting to read books like this, and your review gave a clear author's point of view.
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