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Tiny Troll Treasury: "The Sword and The Troll" by Betty Porter
Simple, but fun, book that's perfect as a starter for kids!
Books that inspire young kids are what we need. Not sure why there are books teaching them how they're born in the wrong body is permissible; books that help them strive, work hard, and succeed are better options. This one by Tiny Troll Treasury should do the trick: a story about taking over old wizard's position ruling the entire land of trolls. This story's plot should remind you of the classic The Sword and the Stone.
The story is simple and easy for kids to read (you can choose reading to them as well). While search for the next ruler is underway, various troll candidates try their shot in earning old wizard's position. However, the winning candidate couldn't have done it with help of other fellow troll citizens. Would that mean this winning candidate, including those who helped, are also rulers? That's debatable as this story never said, but it certainly seemed so. Thing is, that winning candidate was one who pulled the sword off, therefore, the position belongs to him. Still, for us adults reading and trying to analyze, it sort of makes you wonder: anyone involved in this sword pulling shall be ruler along with the one who pulled it. We seem to think so, but it's who pulls the sword, not one(s) who helped pull it. Just thought we'd say for the sake of conversation.
Besides overanalyzing the story, like we did, the writing is friendly and gentle. You can read this in one sitting; there's a tiny amount of suspense; and also, nothing bad nor depressing really happens throughout this story. As you noticed, there is a happy ending, but to who wins is something we'll let you, and the child(ren), find out for yourselves. Oh, and the illustrations are pleasant to look at. That's another thing kids will enjoy looking at, to envision the situation and story at hand.
We're not sure if this is a companion book to something else or what, but this is a book worth seeking. We recommend it for kids younger than 6 years. It's high time that parent(s)/guardian(s) encourage their kids to read early on. Remember this: we're currently living in a world where 54% of adults, here in the US, have a six-grade reading comprehension level. Click here if you don't believe us (link is by The National Literacy Institute). Get kids to read, and the future won't be so bleak after all.
- Gentle writing for kids to understand and read.
- Illustrations are fun to look at, blending well with the story.
- Moral of the story is getting kids to aim higher, and the likelihood of getting awarded for it.
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PROFILE |
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| Title | The Sword and The Troll |
| Author(s) | Betty Porter |
| Illustrated by | Joe Veno |
| Description | -- |
| Dedication | -- |
| ISBN | 0-7853-0015-5 / 0 42799 30015 2 30015 |
| Book Dimensions | Width: 5.88″ (5 7/8″) |
| Height: 5.75″ (5 ¾″) | |
| Depth: 0.25″ (1/4″) | |
| Page Count | 20 |
| Contents | -- |
| Author Photograph | -- |
| Published | 1993 |
| Publisher | Publications International, Ltd. |
| Manufactured in | U.S.A. |
| Copyright | © 1993 Publications International, Ltd. All rights reserved. This book may not be reproduced or quoted in whole or in part by mimeograph or any other printed or electronic means, or for presentation on radio, television, videotape, or film without written permission from: Louis Weber, C.E.O. Publications International, Ltd. 7373 North Cicero Avenue Lincolnwood, Illinois 60646 |
| Book Format | Hardcover |
| Quoted Reviews | -- |
| Best Seller's List | -- |
| Other | Permission is never granted for commercial purposes. 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 ISBN 0-7853-0015-5. |
