Review of "Dumb" Orphans

[Makenzie Kussman]

[Following is a volunteer review of ""Dumb" Orphans" by Allan Low.]

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4 out of 5 stars

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I was very interested in reading Dumb Orphans: The Bundu Bunch Trilogy by Allan Low from the moment I read the synopsis. This book follows the lives of eight orphans in Africa and the hardships they face while they fight for their basic rights. Aiyasha is merely fifteen at the start of the book and is tasked with caring for the other seven children, who refer to themselves as "The Bundu Bunch." As they are denied education due to lack of funds, she begins to teach them all she knows in secret. They are given a chance at a full time education later in the book, and the story shifts the focus to Elah, the youngest of the group as she flees with Aiyasha for a better life in England. I was so taken in by these children and the hardships they endured. They were all incredibly likeable characters that I rooted for and wanted to succeed. Their innocence and joy leapt from the pages and made me smile on more than one occasion. I was so pleased to see the events that happened to each of them as they grew into adults, and their accomplishments were interesting and inspiring. I rated this book four out of five stars. The reason for my rating is that I really enjoyed this story, and I really can't find fault with many things in it at all. I found that there were some twists and sad moments that really tugged at my heartstrings, and with the short length of the book I found myself wanting just a bit more from the story itself. I'd have liked to read just a bit more about the personal lives of the Bundu Bunch, such as if they got married or had children, etc. Overall, this book was captivating and very good and I definitely recommend it!

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"Dumb" Orphans
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