Review of Freddy Finds a Friend
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Review of Freddy Finds a Friend
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Freddy Finds a Friend" by Charles W. Page MD.]
Freddy, the fly, is disabled; there is an issue with his wings, which makes him look different from the other flies. And other flies bully him, calling him unpleasant names. This hits Freddy really hard. He questions himself, wondering why he was born with a "wimpy ’ole nub." He reasons that his condition was not his making and should not be assaulted for that. All Freddy wants is to feel among, to find a friend who is faithful and kind. Will this be possible?
Freddy Finds a Friend is a children's story written by Charles W. Page, MD. It is presented in limerick form. As is expected, the story is formatted into five lines. The rhyme scheme AABBA was consistent. The rhythm was also maintained. Lines 1, 2 and 5 are longer, while lines 3 and 4 are shorter. The author also explored other poetic devices to give the narrative a great taste. Take, for instance, the onomatopoeic effect in "creaks" and the alliteration in "Freddy fidget with fright." Also, the author is intentional with his word choices. Some are reflective and take readers deep into Freddy's condition, the cruelty of his "fly society" and Freddy's inner crises. Some are also humorous, like Freddy's panic utterances during his encounter with Phyllis the spider. I must commend Page for doing such a great job.
Furthermore, Freddy's condition reflects life's realities: its beauties and its imperfections. Imagine Freddy being born with a disability in a season so clear and so fresh with the lilies blooming and the bluebirds singing. Again, the attitudes of the other flies portray the cruelty of the world to the underprivileged. Freddy's reaction shows how our unkind behaviors can exacerbate the condition of other people. However, Freddy's mum, dad and Phyllis the spider bring in a glimmer of hope in an otherwise cruel, hostile society.
Freddy's encounter with Phyllis the spider is remarkable in several ways. It not only challenged his perception and reservations about spiders but also impacted his life in ways he never expected. I enjoyed every bit of this story, and I strongly recommend that every parent get this book for their kids. It is interesting, well illustrated, thoroughly proofread and laced with practical life lessons they will need growing up. In addition, this book will help your kids appreciate the beauty of poetry in general and the limerick form in particular.
This book is a masterpiece. I do not think there is anything that could have been done better. Considering the aforementioned merits, I give Freddy Finds a Friend 5 out of 5 stars.
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Freddy Finds a Friend
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Freddy, the fly, is disabled; there is an issue with his wings, which makes him look different from the other flies. And other flies bully him, calling him unpleasant names. This hits Freddy really hard. He questions himself, wondering why he was born with a "wimpy ’ole nub." He reasons that his condition was not his making and should not be assaulted for that. All Freddy wants is to feel among, to find a friend who is faithful and kind. Will this be possible?
Freddy Finds a Friend is a children's story written by Charles W. Page, MD. It is presented in limerick form. As is expected, the story is formatted into five lines. The rhyme scheme AABBA was consistent. The rhythm was also maintained. Lines 1, 2 and 5 are longer, while lines 3 and 4 are shorter. The author also explored other poetic devices to give the narrative a great taste. Take, for instance, the onomatopoeic effect in "creaks" and the alliteration in "Freddy fidget with fright." Also, the author is intentional with his word choices. Some are reflective and take readers deep into Freddy's condition, the cruelty of his "fly society" and Freddy's inner crises. Some are also humorous, like Freddy's panic utterances during his encounter with Phyllis the spider. I must commend Page for doing such a great job.
Furthermore, Freddy's condition reflects life's realities: its beauties and its imperfections. Imagine Freddy being born with a disability in a season so clear and so fresh with the lilies blooming and the bluebirds singing. Again, the attitudes of the other flies portray the cruelty of the world to the underprivileged. Freddy's reaction shows how our unkind behaviors can exacerbate the condition of other people. However, Freddy's mum, dad and Phyllis the spider bring in a glimmer of hope in an otherwise cruel, hostile society.
Freddy's encounter with Phyllis the spider is remarkable in several ways. It not only challenged his perception and reservations about spiders but also impacted his life in ways he never expected. I enjoyed every bit of this story, and I strongly recommend that every parent get this book for their kids. It is interesting, well illustrated, thoroughly proofread and laced with practical life lessons they will need growing up. In addition, this book will help your kids appreciate the beauty of poetry in general and the limerick form in particular.
This book is a masterpiece. I do not think there is anything that could have been done better. Considering the aforementioned merits, I give Freddy Finds a Friend 5 out of 5 stars.
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Freddy Finds a Friend
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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