Review of The Foundlings and Fisherman from Tumby

[Huini Hellen]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Foundlings and Fisherman from Tumby" by Phillip Leighton-Daly.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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In a period where humans were traded off as commodities and stripped of their dignity, Jon and Margaret chose to be anti-slavery supporters. This stance not only cost them their home but also the lives of their two children, Joseph and Jacob, after Captain William Quantrill’s massacre of the Kansas town of Lawrence. Jon and Margaret were then exiled to Australia in fear for their lives following Quantrill’s threat to attack again. The voyage to Australia came with its fair share of risks and challenges, almost claiming the lives of passengers aboard the Morning Mist. Will Jon and Margaret find better opportunities in Australia? What challenges lay in wait for the couple?

The Foundlings and the Fisherman from Tumby by Phillip Leighton-Daly is primarily narrated from the first-person point of view, Jon’s, before it shifts to the third-person perspective. Reading the story from the protagonist’s perspective immersed me in his experiences and allowed me to empathize with his challenges. It also got me emotionally involved in Jon’s darkest life moments, especially when he seemed to go through successive tragedies.

I applaud Phillip for incorporating an intertextual element into this book. Not only does the book contain poetic lines that were excellently used, for example, to console the old padre after losing his horse, but it also breaks from the monotony of narration. The integration of Jon’s experience while saving a merchild also provided further room for Jon to continue doing good even in his aging life.

There are many lessons to be learned from this book, including what to do when one is shipwrecked. It was quite impressive to read about the survival techniques that Jon and his fellow passengers employed to ensure they had a constant supply of food and even ways to detox toxic wild fruits. Additionally, the author showed how human greed can make people commit murder, as in the case of the captain, whose significant interests lay in claiming his passenger’s inheritance in favor of saving his passengers from a ship that was almost capsizing. The inclusion of several images in the book added to the aesthetic beauty of the text and provided graphic illustrations of what the author intended to describe. These illustrations are what I loved the most about this book.

I found a few errors in the book that did not detract from my enjoyment of this text. I believe it was professionally edited and merits the maximum rating of five out of five stars. There is nothing I liked the least about this book, which I recommend to teenage readers between the ages of thirteen and seventeen. It also contains valuable lessons that young adults would benefit from, such as the virtues of always doing good and sacrificing one’s comfort for the sake of others.

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[Naimah Agboluaje]

Based on the review, "The Foundlings and the Fisherman from Tumby" by Phillip Leighton-Daly seems to be an engaging and thought-provoking read. The integration of different perspectives and intertextual elements adds depth to the story. The lessons on survival and the consequences of human greed make the book both educational and entertaining. The inclusion of illustrations enhances the reading experience. Overall, this book appears to be a solid five-star read that would appeal to teenage readers and young adults. Absorbing narrative, lost myself in the story completely.

[Rebecca De Figueiredo]

Thank you to the reviewer. From reading their writing I can sense a strong feeling of enjoyment procured from this read.it is a good book for young people: incorporating history and different cultures, with a strong leaning to good moral compass.

[Seetha E]

This sounds like a great read about standing up against oppressors. This book also offers valuable lessons on survival techniques and human greed. The graphic illustrations are appealing too. Thank you for your comprehensive review.

[Jorge Leon Salazar]

It sounds like Jon and Margaret are facing some interesting challenges after fighting slavery and being exiled to Australia. The story includes valuable lessons such as the virtues of always doing good and sacrificing one's own comfort for the sake of others. It also contains lessons on what to do when one is shipwrecked. Looks interesting.

[Leen282]

The loss of two children is a heavy price to pay for believing in what is right. A voyage to Australia for a better future, sounds wonderful and romantic but being stranded after being shipwrecked: not so much. This book seems to be full of adventure!

[Harshitha G B]

The Foundlings and Fisherman from Tumby" by Phillip Leighton-Daly look like protagonists fighting against slavery system and in that way, they have lost many thing's and finding ways to save themselves and save basic human rights.

[Beluchukwu Nkwonta]

"The Foundlings and the Fisherman from Tumby" is a very captivating read. It has engaging descriptions and deep themes. i'll give it five stars because it's perfect for teens and young adults.

[Sanju Lali]

Teens can learn about selfless sacrifice by reading the book "The Foundlings and Fisherman from Tumby" by Phillip Leighton-Daly. The book showcases a period where humans were traded off as commodities and stripped of their dignity.

[Rupali Mishra]

Congrats on BOTD!
Phillip Leighton, author of "The Foundlings and Fisherman from Tumby." Reading Daly about resisting dictators seems like a wise decision. There are also important lessons on human desire and survival skills in this book. The visual representations are very captivating. Because some groups of people use others for their own self-serving ends, our characters battle for fundamental human rights, and humanity is battling against humans for these liberties.

[Natalie MT]

I like the familiarity that you used in your review. Old padre made me chuckle. This book sounds... oddly timely. Do with that what you will.

[Shirley Ann Riddern Labzentis]

Great review! I must admit that from the slaying of the eight-year-old twins and the beating of the dog, I don't know if I want to read this book. I know that things were harsh back in the day, but to bring it out right from the start is jarring.

[felixfuracao]

Judging from the review and the free sample made available on Amazon, "The Foundlings and the Fisherman from Tumby" seems to be an important read for both young audiences and adults alike.
Themes of resistance are present from the beginning of the book.
When reading it, for example, I noticed that it did not gloss over the atrocities of slavery during the time period the story is set in. Despite not having read the rest, I can garner from the information here that it seems to be a valuable read. The mention of survival techniques sounds interesting and useful.

[Rady Espinoza]

This Book show us when John and Margaret chose to become anti -slavery supporters. Then John and Margaret were exiled to Australia, fearing for their lives after Quantrill threatened to attack again. The journey to Australia was fraught with danger and hardship, nearly costing the lives of passengers on the Morning Mist.
It was very noteworthy to perused approximately the survival procedures that Jon and his individual travelers utilized to guarantee they had a consistent supply of nourishment and indeed ways to detox harmful wild natural products. Furthermore, the creator appeared how human eagerness can make individuals commit kill, as within the case of the captain, whose critical interface lay in claiming his passenger's legacy in favor of sparing his travelers from a transport that was nearly capsizing.

[Bertha Jackson]

This adventurous book teaches readers the importance of doing good and sacrificing their own comfort to help others. Thank you for your review.