Review of Kammie’s Dream
Posted: 20 Sep 2021, 12:17
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Kammie’s Dream" by Kimberly Thomas.]
In Kammie's Dream by Kimberly Thomas, Kammie, a five-year-old girl, always desired to change the world, but she didn't know what to do. She always wanted to make the world a better place. One night as she was in bed, she finally figured it out. The following morning, she left her room, ran downstairs, and began packing snacks and fruits.
Surprised, Kammie's mum asked her what she was doing. She broke the news to her mom about her idea of making the world a better place. What was she planning to do with that food? Better still, did mum support Kammie?
I enjoyed a few things. Firstly, the writing is good. I mean, the language is simple to an adult. However, depending on the age, kids may encounter new words as they read. By this virtue, children will consult their meanings, and as a result, they'll learn new terminologies.
Additionally, the story uses kind words during dialogues: please, exchanging pleasantries, etc. Furthermore, Kammie is a compassionate girl. She was willing to sacrifice her time and resources for her noble course. Children will be motivated to be as humble and selfless as her.
That said, I felt a few bits were missing to make the book flawless. One, I wished the book was enhanced with eye-catching pictures, as they would captivate children. Also, I hoped the writings would be in different fonts and colors. By so doing, the novella would not only have been colorful but also would have enticed children's attention. Though those were the aspects I disliked, they weren't strong enough to make me fault the book's rating.
Nonetheless, the work has editing issues, as I found missing punctuation marks and other grammatical errors. Plus, I would have appreciated it if opening and closing speech marks were used in all dialogues. I had a hard time distinguishing dialogues from the main story. For these reasons, I rate it 3 out of 4 stars. Children between the ages of 4 to 10 years will be a great fit for this book.
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In Kammie's Dream by Kimberly Thomas, Kammie, a five-year-old girl, always desired to change the world, but she didn't know what to do. She always wanted to make the world a better place. One night as she was in bed, she finally figured it out. The following morning, she left her room, ran downstairs, and began packing snacks and fruits.
Surprised, Kammie's mum asked her what she was doing. She broke the news to her mom about her idea of making the world a better place. What was she planning to do with that food? Better still, did mum support Kammie?
I enjoyed a few things. Firstly, the writing is good. I mean, the language is simple to an adult. However, depending on the age, kids may encounter new words as they read. By this virtue, children will consult their meanings, and as a result, they'll learn new terminologies.
Additionally, the story uses kind words during dialogues: please, exchanging pleasantries, etc. Furthermore, Kammie is a compassionate girl. She was willing to sacrifice her time and resources for her noble course. Children will be motivated to be as humble and selfless as her.
That said, I felt a few bits were missing to make the book flawless. One, I wished the book was enhanced with eye-catching pictures, as they would captivate children. Also, I hoped the writings would be in different fonts and colors. By so doing, the novella would not only have been colorful but also would have enticed children's attention. Though those were the aspects I disliked, they weren't strong enough to make me fault the book's rating.
Nonetheless, the work has editing issues, as I found missing punctuation marks and other grammatical errors. Plus, I would have appreciated it if opening and closing speech marks were used in all dialogues. I had a hard time distinguishing dialogues from the main story. For these reasons, I rate it 3 out of 4 stars. Children between the ages of 4 to 10 years will be a great fit for this book.
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Kammie’s Dream
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