Review of Tales of an English Pigeon in Paris

[Emily Schrum]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Tales of an English Pigeon in Paris" by Phillip Eaton.]

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2 out of 4 stars

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Tales of an English Pigeon in Paris by Phillip S. Eaton is a short novel that follows George, a young pigeon, as he goes on his adventures in Paris. While in Paris, George meets and falls in love with a beautiful snowy white pigeon named Colette. When Colette is kidnapped, George must go on a quest to save her, making friends in unlikely places.

The book is a fast-paced story, getting to the heart of the story quickly, something young readers may enjoy. During his travels, George makes friends with a raptor; raptors are considered to be pigeons’ enemies. With Andre the raptor’s help, Colette and George are able to get back to Paris. Their friendship shows that anyone can be friends, no matter how different. There are some fantastic action scenes, and George is able to pull off some amazing flying stunts that make readers feel like they’re in the middle of it all.

Tales of an English Pigeon in Paris is full of many spelling and grammar errors. It was to the point that it was difficult to read and very distracting. There is a lot of exposition in the beginning; the book could have been better if we were shown rather than told certain things. The entire plotline is rushed, past the point of just getting into the heart of the action. It reads like it was a rush to get to the end. There is also a confusing part where pigeons can understand humans, speak the human’s language, and communicate with people. The explanation of how this is possible is vague, making the novel read as if it has been childishly written.

I give Tales of an English Pigeon in Paris by Phillip S. Eaton 2 out of 4 stars. I removed one star for the overdone exposition and overall rushed feel. The second star was removed for the multitude of spelling and grammar errors found throughout the work. This book was not professionally edited.

I would recommend this short novel to young kids who are already reading chapter books. However, I would only recommend it after the spelling and grammar errors have been fixed. Once fixed, Tales of an English Pigeon in Paris would be an excellent read for kids, parents of young children, and teachers. The book does contain mentions of animal death and injury. Parents should read it first to ensure it is a good fit for their kids.

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[Sia P]

I believe the title was the first thing that drew me to this book. However, after reading your review and learning that the book lacks decent proofreading, I'm disappointed. Thanks for your honest review!

[Julius Nwohiri]

This is obviously a fantasy read for the young minds, so everything is possible. The concept behind the story is an interesting one anyways. However, with the so much errors and a hasty plot style as pointed out by the reviewer one can't help with the scepticism.

[Vivian Stones]

Very detailed and honest review. I don't think it's a book I would like to read.

[Amy Luman]

I really don’t think this is the book for me. It sounds too juvenile to keep my attention. That being said it is interesting to think of George and Colette, pigeons, as having human feelings.

[Aisha Yakub]

Fun to see the book written from a pigeon's perspective. If properly executed, this should be an excellent read. Thank you for the review.