Overall rating and opinion of "Dumb" Orphans: The Bundu Bunch Trilogy by Allan Low

[Naushin Moledina]

Reading all the comments here, I find myself intrigued by the title and the book. I will surely pick this one soon. Afraid of getting disappointed.

[Brooks Maine]

I enjoyed reading the book. It was fun and inspiring. The orphans really didn’t feel unloved

[Daniel Lyon]

I enjoyed reading the book. It was fun and inspiring. The orphans really didn’t feel unloved

Perhaps this is definitely one I should read. Your comment has given me some sort of tell about the book and as to why it is titled Dumb Orphans

[Bavithra karthikeyan]

I enjoyed the book. I would rate it 5 out of 5. The cover and black-white illustrations in the book added value to the story. I loved the part where Aiyasha started teaching the kids. It was inspiring.

[Peter Greaven]

The story illustrates the capacity of these children for hope even after suffering the worst of losses. The fun, family-oriented, and very excited life of the Bundu Bunch, as well as their ‘we can do it’ attitude, is unforgettable.

[Joe Alex 2]

My overall opinion of this book is that the book is both heartwarming and thought-provoking, effectively shedding light on significant social issues through an engaging narrative. What I like about this book is the well-developed characters and how their unique personalities stand out, making it easy for readers to connect with their journeys. The only thing I dislike in the book is how the timeline occasionally jumps ahead in irregular increments, which can be confusing at times. The author’s writing style is immersive and employing the first person’s perspective brings depth to the narrative!

The book’s primarily children’s fiction, the cover design is eye catching. The greatest lesson in this book is the fact that education is powerful and important. I’ll gladly recommend this book to readers of all ages as the book offers an inspiring tale of perseverance and highlights critical social issues.

[Bethel Saint Bright]

This book brought back so many childhood memories. I was not an orphan, but I had my fair share of bad experiences with bullies. I liked how the author systematically and progressively told the story. I believe this can fit into both the children's book and young adult categories.

[Bethel Saint Bright]

This book brought back so many childhood memories. I was not an orphan, but I had my fair share of bad experiences with bullies. I liked how the author systematically and progressively told the story. I believe this can fit into both the children's book and young adult categories.

[T Lynn Caruso]

I was not offended by the title after reading through the book. I believe it should be read by 4th grade and up as they would understand it better than younger children. I learned more about the struggles of African people their culture. I started the book and could not go to bed until I finished the whole trilogy. Low did a wonderful job depicting the African culture, how HIV/AIDS impacted their lives, and the way of life for underprivileged people in that country. I believe it will be a very inspirational story to anyone who feels down about what life has dealt them; it shows the determination and struggles of children who have overcome the horrors of their lives by working towards a change in their lives with positive attitudes and determination. I think the illustration on the cover is great, it shows how the child is made to haul water daily.

[T Lynn Caruso]

I want to correct my last sentence above. The cover had children going in to the cave, the kids picking up this book would want to find out where the children are going and why. I loved all the illustrations, they were meant to be drawn by one of the children with child like simplicity. Great job.