Official Review: Spotty Dotty by Katherin Duncan

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Official Review: Spotty Dotty by Katherin Duncan

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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Spotty Dotty" by Katherin Duncan.]
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4 out of 4 stars
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Spotty Dotty by Katherine Duncan is a story about a young blind owl, simply trying to make her way through life. This story is an emotional roller coaster with stunning illustrations and exquisite use of emotive language. I was drawn to tears while reading about Spotty Dotty and I feel this story deserves a place on every young reader’s bookshelf.

Katherine Duncan introduces many themes in this story such as bullying, difference, friendship, and overcoming obstacles to live a fulfilling life. These themes offer up tremendous conversation pieces and connections for young children to make as they grow and learn. Spotty Dotty’s struggles and subsequent decisions can inspire, entertain, as well as educate young readers everywhere. I am amazed at the characterization that Duncan weaves into such a short story. The characters are rich and show depth in their actions and words. You will easily fall in love with Spotty Dotty from the first page.

I love the plot. It is universal and opens up learning opportunities and conversations for young people to think about and connect with. The author has created a story that can be shared and loved universally. Katherine Duncan has evoked emotion, provided life lessons, and kept the story entertaining. These are all aspects of a brilliant children’s narrative. With a near-flawless plot development, the author has also provided incredible illustrations. These illustrations of words and pictures flowing together are equally as engaging as the storyline. There is nothing I would change about this book, I absolutely love it.

I am rating Spotty Dotty by Katherine Duncan a perfect 4 out of 4 stars. I love the way the author made me feel a range of emotions as well as provided exceptional life lessons for young readers. The book appears to be professionally edited as I found no glaring spelling or grammatical mistakes.

I highly recommend this book be read by adults and young readers alike. The life lessons are an excellent reminder for everyone and can provide great conversations for people to enjoy.

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This sounds like an adorable book! Love when books like these teach kids important life lessons. Thanks for your great review!
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Deprise Evans wrote: 17 Feb 2020, 22:24 This sounds like an adorable book! Love when books like these teach kids important life lessons. Thanks for your great review!
It's super cute! Thanks for the comment!
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Aw, I'm already in love with this story. I think it would be good to have on every young readers' shelf. Thanks for a great review!
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The first sentence of your review is all i needed to know to add this book in my reading list. I am definitely going to read this book. You wrote a great review!
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Amazing book for teaching children lessons in life !!! A book like this is what helps young kids know the lessons s around the world
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Shabram22 wrote: 18 Feb 2020, 14:38 Aw, I'm already in love with this story. I think it would be good to have on every young readers' shelf. Thanks for a great review!
Thanks for the great comment!
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Salma_asa wrote: 19 Feb 2020, 04:32 The first sentence of your review is all i needed to know to add this book in my reading list. I am definitely going to read this book. You wrote a great review!
Thank you for your kind words!
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Rrashid2482 wrote: 22 Feb 2020, 03:01 Amazing book for teaching children lessons in life !!! A book like this is what helps young kids know the lessons s around the world
Absolutely! Thanks for commenting!
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A good book that teaches life lessons. A good read for the younger generation. Great review
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Ogoskino wrote: 08 Mar 2020, 20:49 A good book that teaches life lessons. A good read for the younger generation. Great review
Great comment! Thanks! :tiphat:
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spencermack wrote: 25 Feb 2020, 11:19
Salma_asa wrote: 19 Feb 2020, 04:32 The first sentence of your review is all i needed to know to add this book in my reading list. I am definitely going to read this book. You wrote a great review!
Thank you for your kind words!
You are welcome!
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