Review of "Dumb" Orphans

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

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5 out of 5 stars

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Allan Low's "Dumb" Orphans is based on the young lives changed by the AIDs pandemic. Despite being a work of fiction, it serves another purpose, to inform the audience. After reading the trilogy, Allan Low's "Dumb" Orphans: The Bundu Bunch Trilogy is worth your time.

The first book begins exploring the lives of Sipho and his cousins, victims of the AIDs pandemic. Though Aiyasha, the head of the orphan hut, wants to teach them, it's impossible with the amount of chores they have to do for their headman.
With no bright future in sight, they continue their lives getting by. Until they plan the bun raid.

Each book builds upon the last, and the First Book is the greatest example of this. Each of the Bundu Bunch members has a unique talent explored throughout the story. Through their combined efforts, they eventually solve their biggest hurdles. Kindness, creativity, and teamwork, these are one of the traits explored in the first book. For the start of each book, a quote underlines the next theme to be explored. Along with one of Elizabeth Spargs's child-like illustrations to keep young readers engaged.

My favorite is the second book. Elah, a baby found and taken to the orphan hut, goes on a grand adventure to flee Africa after an attempt on Aiyasaha's life. During her journey, she discovers new wonders and the sad realities following it. After she reaches England, prejudice against the less unfortunate remains strong despite moving countries.

The last book concludes the whole trilogy and offers hope to readers of all ages. Whether you're more fortunate or not, bringing change to your community is difficult, but not impossible. I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. The writing style is easy to grasp, with minor errors, and a handful of words children can learn.

"Dumb" Orphans describe the lives of 9 children and the impact they made to society. I'll end with this, create bright futures for yourself and others. The children of today are the pioneers of tomorrow.

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"Dumb" Orphans
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