Review of True Friends Indeed

[Victory Ositaorah]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "True Friends Indeed" by Ralph TUFO.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Our little acts of neglect or disrespect towards one another, even when done in jest or for fun, will always sting, and we often live in constant terror as a result of the cruelty and neglect we endure at the hands of others simply because we are different. The book titled True Friends Indeed: A Seemore the Seagull Tale, written by Ralph Tufo and illustrated by Jory Mason, aims to encourage anti-bullying.

The Surfing Seagull Brothers, Seemore and Sydney, grab their driftwood boards to catch a wave on the sand castle festival days while hoping to put on quite a show. As they performed their tricks on the waves, a rogue wave took them unaware and tossed them into the water, and they swam to shore only to discover their boards had been broken in two. Since they could not surf in the water again, they decided to surf in the sky on a cruising kite. As they were in the distance, they saw a bunch of seagulls starting a fight, and readers would be enlightened on the genesis of this fight by reading a copy of True Friends Indeed.

This book is appealing because its sole purpose is to enlighten our little children about the consequences of bullying. The author was concise in communicating the intended message, and this was possible because of the beautiful artwork by Jory Mason. I liked how Seemore and Sydney could make the other gulls see reasons to stop being unkind, and this book would enlighten children about the types of gulls. Other sea creatures were also mentioned in the book, which was enlightening. Last but not least, the importance of appreciation was indirectly communicated to readers.

Considering the positives listed above, I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars because it would be an excellent resource for children. The book also contained no errors, which proves it was perfectly edited. I recommend this book to children between the ages of 6 and 10, as it will play a huge role in their moral growth.

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[Amy Luman]

Those of us who have been bullied for things that we can’t control know the effects. Until adults begin believing that bullying has lasting effects and it not just “kids being kids” it won’t stop. Having books like this that deal with the problem are essential for children. Thanks!

[Biswajit Barman 1]

"True Friends Indeed: A Seemore the Seagull Tale" by Ralph Tufo, with illustrations by Jory Mason, is a heartwarming story that tackles the important issue of bullying with sensitivity and charm. Through the adventures of Seemore and Sydney, two Surfing Seagull Brothers, readers are taken on a journey of friendship, resilience, and the power of kindness.