Review of Patron-Wonder Dog
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Review of Patron-Wonder Dog
[Following is a volunteer review of "Patron-Wonder Dog" by K.V.Landors.]
People in Independence country used to live a peaceful, fun, and quiet life. There were families and pets enjoying all the wonders Independence used to have. But sometimes, people are jealous of others’ happiness, and when that happens, they want to make sure no one is happy. When the king of the Evil Empire attacked Independence, he was certain people no longer would be happy, that he would win the war, and that he would expand his empire. But he never imagined that conquering a small place would be harder and that, thanks to a dog, people would be safe even in war.
Patron is a lovely, small, brown-and-white Jack Russell Terrier that loves sniffing. As much as he wanted to be an ordinary dog that could spend his days having belly rubs and having fun with his best friend Mike, Patron has a very important and dangerous job: he is a military dog whose task is to find land mines and explosives while also helping the people of Independence. Read Patron-Wonder Dog by K. V. Landors to discover what happens with Patron and Independence.
I enjoyed reading about Patron being an innocent dog, trying to do his job as best as he could but still being tempted by all things dogs love. Patron’s bravery and professionalism are highlighted throughout the book, as no matter where he is, he is determined to pay attention to any possible danger and make sure everyone is safe. Patron will remind dog owners of their pets (I could imagine my little Nala having adventures with Patron), and everyone who has had a dog will definitely smile while reading the book.
The illustrations were something I did not like about the book; they lacked realism and were unoriginal. The characters like Olga and her mom also had a different appearance and clothing between images, which children might not notice but, for me, represented a lack of attention to detail by the author. I also felt the author focused too much on Patron and Mike’s adventures and not enough on what was happening back in Independence or on teaching children how devastating and terrible wars are. While the book is meant to bring awareness to the war between Ukraine and Russia, and is based on a real dog, I believe the way the author did so, is not entirely ideal, as Patron ended up being being more outside of his country than helping with the war. There was also an inclussion of Ukranian flags that, considering that the author made the decision to not use real names, I found disrupted the flow of the book.
Overall, I rate this book 3 out of 5 stars. The book lacks attention to detail. There were several instances where the author should have noticed something but did not. I also believe that the book should be more careful about the things that Patron does and are celebrated, like chasing squirrels or stealing food, as letting dogs act like this could cause them to get hurt, and children should learn to be aware of their pets. Ultimately, the reason why I am giving it this rating is that I did enjoy the book, but I felt it would share more powerful lessons if Patron's adventures were set only in Independence and not across the world, as well as if the author showed some important lessons about the horrible consequences of war while being suitable for children. Ultimately, I feel that the book seems more to be based on a famous dog instead of a hero.
I believe parents will enjoy this book; it is an easy read and could be given to children learning to read. Those younger than 10 might enjoy this book the most, as the language is very simple and the book might be boring for older children.
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Patron-Wonder Dog
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People in Independence country used to live a peaceful, fun, and quiet life. There were families and pets enjoying all the wonders Independence used to have. But sometimes, people are jealous of others’ happiness, and when that happens, they want to make sure no one is happy. When the king of the Evil Empire attacked Independence, he was certain people no longer would be happy, that he would win the war, and that he would expand his empire. But he never imagined that conquering a small place would be harder and that, thanks to a dog, people would be safe even in war.
Patron is a lovely, small, brown-and-white Jack Russell Terrier that loves sniffing. As much as he wanted to be an ordinary dog that could spend his days having belly rubs and having fun with his best friend Mike, Patron has a very important and dangerous job: he is a military dog whose task is to find land mines and explosives while also helping the people of Independence. Read Patron-Wonder Dog by K. V. Landors to discover what happens with Patron and Independence.
I enjoyed reading about Patron being an innocent dog, trying to do his job as best as he could but still being tempted by all things dogs love. Patron’s bravery and professionalism are highlighted throughout the book, as no matter where he is, he is determined to pay attention to any possible danger and make sure everyone is safe. Patron will remind dog owners of their pets (I could imagine my little Nala having adventures with Patron), and everyone who has had a dog will definitely smile while reading the book.
The illustrations were something I did not like about the book; they lacked realism and were unoriginal. The characters like Olga and her mom also had a different appearance and clothing between images, which children might not notice but, for me, represented a lack of attention to detail by the author. I also felt the author focused too much on Patron and Mike’s adventures and not enough on what was happening back in Independence or on teaching children how devastating and terrible wars are. While the book is meant to bring awareness to the war between Ukraine and Russia, and is based on a real dog, I believe the way the author did so, is not entirely ideal, as Patron ended up being being more outside of his country than helping with the war. There was also an inclussion of Ukranian flags that, considering that the author made the decision to not use real names, I found disrupted the flow of the book.
Overall, I rate this book 3 out of 5 stars. The book lacks attention to detail. There were several instances where the author should have noticed something but did not. I also believe that the book should be more careful about the things that Patron does and are celebrated, like chasing squirrels or stealing food, as letting dogs act like this could cause them to get hurt, and children should learn to be aware of their pets. Ultimately, the reason why I am giving it this rating is that I did enjoy the book, but I felt it would share more powerful lessons if Patron's adventures were set only in Independence and not across the world, as well as if the author showed some important lessons about the horrible consequences of war while being suitable for children. Ultimately, I feel that the book seems more to be based on a famous dog instead of a hero.
I believe parents will enjoy this book; it is an easy read and could be given to children learning to read. Those younger than 10 might enjoy this book the most, as the language is very simple and the book might be boring for older children.
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Patron-Wonder Dog
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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