About the book

 

“The World of the Pudge Pucketts” is set on a small island deep in the South Pacific.

The book revolves around the day-to-day lives of the inhabitants of “Bozzle island”, as well as those characters in the book that would like nothing more than to invade the island and pillage its treasures.

The characters are weird and wonderful, with many different family groups including people, and creatures, as well as Pirates, good and not so good, infused into the storyline.

The first volume in the series introduces us to the island and its inhabitants, as well as some background and history that is important for readers to understand.

There is the Pudge Puckett family, the island sausage dogs, “The Silly Sausages”, the good pirate, “Captain Hoopleburp”, the island Doctor, “Doc Tickentock”, “Vlad Bunnybritches”, the island coconut connoisseur, the naughty pirates, “The Life Leeches”, including “Captain Targen Snargendargen”, and his henchman, “Dingledonk”, “Buttshank”, and “Pukenburst”, as well as many other memorable characters.

The artistry is exceptional.

To set some context for readers, in volume one we find out that every 500 years, a small comet called “The Silent Light” passes very close to the earth bringing destruction and chaos to Bozzle Island.

The comet is once again not too far away, and the island inhabitants must prepare for the onslaught.

An ancient book tells of secret passages to the centre of Bozzle Mountain, which will help protect the Islanders.

Unfortunately, it is only through this ancient text that the current inhabitants will be able to find the key to the entrance door of the mountain, as well as the entrance itself.

At the same time, the island is under siege from some rascally pirates, who wants to pillage the island for its apparent treasures.

Calamity, chaos and fun surrounds the attempts of the Pirates to invade the island.

Whilst this is happening, the author infuses valuable life lessons for children engrossed in the book, bringing a very important learning aspect.

This is where this book is special.

If read to the child by an adult, the book is written in a way that will provide an opportunity for the elder to ask the child important questions surrounding their understanding of the lessons that are being presented.

It opens dialogue between the adult and the child that will allow the adult to get a strong understanding of the child's perception, and most importantly what they are truly thinking.

This is invaluable regarding family connection.

Whether it is a parent, grandparent, teacher or guardian, possessing a connective tool such as this could be critical in helping develop a deep connection with the child.

This is why the author strongly recommends that the book is read by an adult to a younger child.

Age recommendation is subjective.

Pre publishing assessment has suggested that it can connect with children ranging from age 4 to age 12, depending on individual comprehension skills.