Review of Bens Rainbowland Adventures

[Jenipher Owino]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Bens Rainbowland Adventures" by Chrystelbell Bell.]

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2 out of 5 stars

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Ben's Rainbowland Adventures is a children's book that tells the story of Sean, a young boy who gets lost in a garden and meets Ben, a talking collie dog who takes him to a magical land of rainbows. There, they encounter various characters and challenges, such as dragons, a dark lord, and a light prince. The book is divided into 14 chapters, each with a different adventure and a lesson to learn.

The book is intended to be a fun and imaginative read for children, but it also has some flaws that may affect the enjoyment of the readers. One of the main issues is the lack of consistency and coherence in the plot and the characters. For example, in chapter 4, Sean and Ben are caught in a storm and Ben uses his gold dust to create a rainbow bridge to escape. However, in chapter 5, they are back in the garden and Ben says he has no more gold dust left. How did they return to the garden without the gold dust? Another example is in chapter 9, where Sean and Ben meet Count Louis de Lac, a villain who wants to destroy Rainbowland. However, in chapter 10, he suddenly becomes a friend and helps them fight the Shadow, a new enemy who appears out of nowhere. How did Count Louis change his mind so quickly? These are just some of the many examples of plot holes and inconsistencies that make the story confusing and hard to follow.

Another issue is the poor quality of the writing and the editing. The book is full of grammatical errors, spelling mistakes, punctuation errors, and awkward sentences. For example, on page 7, the author writes: "Sean sat on a rock and started to cry. “Don’t be afraid little boy, I’m here to help you find your way home.” Sean looked up and saw a big hairy smiling collie dog in front of him. “How did you know I was lost?” “When little boys or girls cry they are always lost,” said the dog. “My name is Ben.”" This paragraph has several errors, such as missing commas, quotation marks, and capitalization. A better way to write it would be: "Sean sat on a rock and started to cry. “Don’t be afraid, little boy. I’m here to help you find your way home,” a voice said. Sean looked up and saw a big, hairy, smiling collie dog in front of him. “How did you know I was lost?” Sean asked. “When little boys or girls cry, they are always lost,” the dog said. “My name is Ben.”" These errors are not only distracting, but also make the book look unprofessional and poorly edited.

The book also has some positive aspects, such as the colorful illustrations by Eveann O Caoimh, which add some charm and appeal to the story. The book also has some creative and interesting ideas, such as the different villages in Rainbowland, each with its own color and theme. The book also tries to convey some moral values, such as friendship, courage, kindness, and gratitude. However, these aspects are not enough to compensate for the flaws and weaknesses of the book.

Overall, I would rate Ben's Rainbowland Adventures by Chrystel Bell 2 out of 5 stars. The book has potential, but it needs a lot of improvement in terms of plot, character development, writing, and editing. The book may appeal to some young readers who enjoy fantasy and adventure, but it may also disappoint and frustrate others who expect a more coherent and polished story.

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Bens Rainbowland Adventures
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[NetMassimo]

This seems like a book that's still in its editing phase and the fact that it's aimed to young readers makes the huge amount of errors even worse. Thank you for your honest review!