Review of The Foundlings and Fisherman from Tumby

[Amos Osinya]

First and foremost am left emotional to hear that Margaret and Job had to endure the pain of loosing their children due to their stance not to support slavery. As I look forward to reading this book, I hope their story in Australia turns out to be a good one

[rusyalana]

The book sounds interesting and quite thought-provoking providing us with enough food for thoughts and lots of practical and moral lessons like survival techniques, doing good, making sacrifices and many others. Congratulations on becoming BOTD!

[Magdalyne chebet]

"The Foundlings and the Fisherman from Tumby" by Phillip Leighton-Daly follows Jon and Margaret, anti-slavery supporters exiled to Australia after losing their home and children. Facing shipwreck and hardship, they seek new opportunities while navigating survival, loss, and resilience. Congrats BOTD!

[Lmar95]

It is a captivating and immersive book! Generally, I don't really give a good review of a book I read if I think it is too casual in terms of storytelling and/or organizing topics inside the book, but I really enjoyed reading this one. Hope I get such a talent for writing if one day I decide to write a book later.

[Nazma P]

The story sounds like a tale of resilience and survival. I personally love such stories where there will be instances of survival techniques that are really incredible to read about. Also the book seems like an emotional roller-coaster which is appealing for me as well.

[Wamboi Susan]

A fascinating review of "The Foundlings and Fisherman from Tumby" by Phillip Leighton-Daly. looking forward to know more about the survival techniques that were implode especially detoxing from wild fruits. Thank you for the review!

[Jeff Kanda]

This sounds to be a really interesting book. How the protagonists fought for their rights seems impressive. Am curious to read this book!

[Kajori Sheryl Paul]

I wish to know more about Jon and Margaret's voyage to Australia. Also, I hope they find their children.

Thank you for the great review.

[Quentin Russel]

The Foundlings and the Fisherman from Tumby" beautifully intertwines history, survival, and moral resilience. The survival techniques and intertextual elements add depth, making this more than just a historical fiction. The inclusion of illustrations further enhances the immersive experience.

[Love Ukaegbu]

It looks like the book The Foundlings and the Fisherman from Tumby by Phillip Leighton-Daly tells the story of a tough fight for survival. I like the plot, and I hope John and Margaret have better opportunities in the future. Congratulations on the book of the day.

[Ayesha Emjedi]

An adventurous historical fiction where the protagonists fights against the slavery system for a better life. With it's vivid storytelling and memorable characters, this is bound to be a good book filled with good life lessons. Congratulations on BOTD.

[Joy Ellis 4]

This review does a fantastic job of highlighting the emotional depth and historical richness of *The Foundlings and the Fisherman from Tumby*. I appreciate how the reviewer points out the immersive narrative style, shifting from first-person to third-person, which seems to enhance the reader’s connection with Jon’s struggles. The mention of survival techniques and moral dilemmas, like the captain’s greed, makes the book sound both educational and gripping. The inclusion of illustrations also seems like a great touch, adding visual depth to the storytelling. This review has definitely piqued my interest—especially in seeing how Jon and Margaret navigate their challenges in Australia.

[Seamstress]

Definitely not my cup of tea, because while I love historical fiction, the period of slavery and the consequences it had on people directly and indirectly, isn't something I would like to know even more than I was already forced to learn. Sorry, I will have to skip this book, but congats with BOTD, anyway!

[Victory Ositaorah]

I feel so bad that Jon and Margaret lost their kids because of their fight against slavery. It sounds like a really powerful story, and I'd love to read this book!

[Judy Burr]

Thank you for your review. I read the sample. Jon and his wife flee to Australia after a massacre in Kansas. Their twin sons eight years old were among the dead. Jon and his wife met a sailor with a tale about his gruesome-looking dog that he rescued from a horrid owner. Congrats to the author for the #BOTD.