Review of Sam and his Fly Friends
Posted: 12 Aug 2023, 21:12
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Sam and his Fly Friends" by Rubina Shaikh.]
It’s a typical day at school. Sam, of Indian origin and a second grader, meets Emer for the first time. Emer is an emerald green dragonfly that speaks. Mystified by a talking insect, Sam makes acquaintance, and a valuable, adventurous friendship commences.
Emer requests Sam to recycle the bottles in the dustbins because human waste disposal recklessness poses a grave threat to its species. Emer introduces his friends before inviting Sam to their habitation. Upon arrival, the dragonflies show the second grader the poor disposal of coffee cups and diapers, among other waste causing health and environmental hazard to other creatures. Meanwhile, Sam’s best friend, Lucas, is back from his sick leave and is brought up to speed on the developments. Join Emer and his companions as they transport Sam and Lucas to another world with different creatures. What do the two best friends see and learn?
I enjoyed how one dragonfly had an Indian accent. While talking insects were enticing enough, an accent was a bonus. In addition, Sam and his Fly Friends by Rubina Shaikh is a book for all ages, as there is so much to learn. Teamwork and harmony were the two themes that moved me the most. Despite the flying species being distinct, their ability to coexist with other creatures was astounding! So many lessons a kid can absorb from the book.
I loved Sam’s family dynamics. At the end of the day, after the adventures, Sam knew his family was of most importance. I appreciated how the author taught children to be mindful of others, including animals. I laughed at the funny names Rubina uses while referring to Emer’s world.
I disliked the multiple grammatical errors I encountered. They included missing punctuation marks, incorrect sentences, and misspelled words. As a result, it requires professional editing. Consequently, I rate the book 4 out of 5 stars. I do not deduct another star because that was the only issue I had with the work. Besides that, there was never a dull moment with Sam, Lucas, Emer, and their escapades. I recommend it to children in second grade and kids who enjoy books on environmental conservation.
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Sam and his Fly Friends
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It’s a typical day at school. Sam, of Indian origin and a second grader, meets Emer for the first time. Emer is an emerald green dragonfly that speaks. Mystified by a talking insect, Sam makes acquaintance, and a valuable, adventurous friendship commences.
Emer requests Sam to recycle the bottles in the dustbins because human waste disposal recklessness poses a grave threat to its species. Emer introduces his friends before inviting Sam to their habitation. Upon arrival, the dragonflies show the second grader the poor disposal of coffee cups and diapers, among other waste causing health and environmental hazard to other creatures. Meanwhile, Sam’s best friend, Lucas, is back from his sick leave and is brought up to speed on the developments. Join Emer and his companions as they transport Sam and Lucas to another world with different creatures. What do the two best friends see and learn?
I enjoyed how one dragonfly had an Indian accent. While talking insects were enticing enough, an accent was a bonus. In addition, Sam and his Fly Friends by Rubina Shaikh is a book for all ages, as there is so much to learn. Teamwork and harmony were the two themes that moved me the most. Despite the flying species being distinct, their ability to coexist with other creatures was astounding! So many lessons a kid can absorb from the book.
I loved Sam’s family dynamics. At the end of the day, after the adventures, Sam knew his family was of most importance. I appreciated how the author taught children to be mindful of others, including animals. I laughed at the funny names Rubina uses while referring to Emer’s world.
I disliked the multiple grammatical errors I encountered. They included missing punctuation marks, incorrect sentences, and misspelled words. As a result, it requires professional editing. Consequently, I rate the book 4 out of 5 stars. I do not deduct another star because that was the only issue I had with the work. Besides that, there was never a dull moment with Sam, Lucas, Emer, and their escapades. I recommend it to children in second grade and kids who enjoy books on environmental conservation.
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Sam and his Fly Friends
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon