Official Review: Bear Company (Dark Corps) (Volume 1)

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Re: Official Review: Bear Company (Dark Corps) (Volume 1)

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This is a middle grade-level fantasy with adventure, friendship, love determination, and crime. The book is temporarily free on Amazon Kindle and has an amazing OnlineBookClub review. I rated the book 4 out of 4 stars. Congrats on the BOTD.
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Surprisingly, this book intrigued me. I'd like to know if this can also be enjoyed also by adults.
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Nice review. This sounds like a fun and exciting children’s fantasy adventure. A book that not only is entertaining but also highlights family and friendship and can be enjoyed from middle grade readers on up. Thanks for sharing.
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I hope Timmy's five stuffed teddy bears can bring Dr. Peter back to his son! Lessons of courage and overcoming fear are ones that are great ones to explore with kids, so it's great that these are included here. A strong father-son relationship sounds super sweet, and I love that Timmy also has caring friends around him. I'm glad you found this to be exciting enough that it left you at the edge of your seat and that you enjoyed it immensely! Thank you for sharing and enjoy the rest of the series!
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This story sounds so cute and believable of Timmy, with the help and protection of friends, combatting the Dark and looking for Timmy's father, who has been kidnapped. I am looking forward to reading this "hair-raising" story!
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I am glad that you enjoyed the book. I enjoy science fiction but not when portals to another dimension are involved.
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The review shows a story that focuses on Timmy's adventure transforming him slowly into a more mature person. By the time a book gets four stars it is definitely worth some undivided attention.
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It seems to be a thrilling story of a kidnapped scientist and Timmy the scientist's son who must gather courage and overcome his fears to get his father.
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Based on the review this is a book that I want to read. I love to read stories of the fantasy and adventure genre. I am going to give this book a chance to see what happens with Timmy and his father.
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This sounds like a cute, but exciting story with a good lesson to be learned. The cover is interesting. Are those robot bears or bears in suits? I'll have to read the story to find out. Congratulations to the author for being chosen as BOTD. Thanks to the reviewer for an excellent review.
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Stuffed bears coming to the rescue of father and son sounds delightful. A sci fi and fantasy story. Thanks
for the review.
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This book might be for children, but adults should also read it, because it teaches us a great lesson in courage. Great review!
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My granddaughters are too young for this book yet but it makes me happy to see books for young readers that teach lessons in courage and the value of family.
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I found this review of the book quite helpful, Normally I wouldn't pick out such a book for myself, but the review actually piqued some interest. Thank you for such a helpful review
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When I saw the cover of the book, my thoughts bounced to Toy Story somehow. Your review came as a pleasant nod, to find out about Timmy's adventure with his friends. But what actually fascinated me is Dr. Peter's 'groundbreaking invention' that kidnapped him. I wonder what it is. And how will he overcome his own innovation in order to reunite with his son? As this book comes in the series, it will probably deliver some notable features that I would wish to discover. Intriguing review! Much appreciated!
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