Review of Solita and the Purple Moon

[Maduabuchi Okwiya N Eze]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Solita and the Purple Moon" by Miriam Isabel Elliott.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Solita is scared and lonely because her mommy, a military officer, has been posted to a new place. She misses her mommy's company and sweet, soothing voice that warms her soul whenever she reads her favourite book to her. Purple Moon, a good, compassionate creature, shows up in Solita's life, and quite a lot of interesting moments begin to evolve.

Solita and the Purple Moon is a children's story written by Miriam Isabel Elliott and illustrated by Carlos E. Elliott. The story is written in both English and Spanish. On each page, the English version comes first, followed by the Spanish version a few paragraphs below. That's a wonderful initiative aimed at reaching a wider audience, and I am impressed by that.

This story was carefully crafted. The word choices are vivid and potent. Relevant poetic embellishments are added to "beat" the storyline to a fine finish, making it more captivating, more satisfying, and more impactful. The author infused some moral lessons in the story to empower children with some basic values they need to develop as they grow up. I enjoyed this story.

In this story, Miriam highlights the emotional implications of distant parenting. It doesn't matter how much money or gifts are left for their upkeep. The physical presence of parents is priceless and essential for children's all-around growth and development. I appreciate this sensitization.

I admired such literary devices as repetition, which added emphasis; personification, which humanised the context of usage; and rhymes, which added a musical touch to the storyline. They made my reading more memorable. The illustrations are amazing. These and the aforementioned positive aspects should give children an enjoyable read.

I didn't dislike anything in this story. It was thoroughly edited. I didn't find any grammatical errors in it. I am glad to rate it five out of five stars based on the aforementioned positive aspects. There is no reason to rate it lower. I recommend this storybook to readers between three and eleven years old.

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