Review of Nina and Ti Punch, A French West Indies Tail

[Soma Ezenwanne]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Nina and Ti Punch, A French West Indies Tail" by Renee Binzer.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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We are unaware of various cultures, traditions, and climate differences in this life. Growing up, we are usually fascinated to discover something new, contributing to a child's exciting childhood memories. Renee Binzer's book Nina and Ti Punch, A French West Indies Tail, takes us on a fascinating adventure to Guadeloupe.

A young girl, Nina has always loved dogs and only wishes she could get a puppy. An opportunity comes knocking on her door because her friend's dog Phoebe will be having puppies soon, and Nina is thinking of how to convince her mom that she can take care of her own dog. Nina considered helping with chores at home so she could have one of Phoebe's puppies. Nina was a good student in school, but geography was not at the top of her list, and Nina had to choose from a long list of countries given to them by Ms Baer and write about the country. She had to select randomly, so she chose Guadeloupe and left to meet with her friend Gabriela, who had texted her earlier. The next day at school, she presented about Guadeloupe, and Gabriela talked about Puerto Rico. Ms Baer informed them after they were done sharing their reports that they would be getting pen pals from the countries they wrote about, and this is where the adventure starts as Nina gets Severine as a pen pal. From reading this book, we learn about Nina's adventure with her new friend, Severine, who has a dog named Ti Punch.

Nina and Ti Punch, A French West Indies Tail, is an exciting children's book with a unique and enlightening plot. The book was an educational piece with a lot of adventure, and many aspects of this book stand out. I liked the idea of expressing characters' thoughts in italics. I like that the book says a lot about Guadeloupe and teaches readers, both children and adults, about the weather conditions, clothing, crafts, and many more. I also learned that Guadeloupe was discovered in 1493 and is hot year-round. Kreyol also seemed like a fascinating language, and the author added a glossary and recipe at the end of the book.

This book could be improved by correcting the chapter numbering, removing some blank pages, and arranging some chapters, as some were too short. I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars because it was enlightening, and I encountered just an error, which proves it was professionally edited. I recommend this book to children ages 10 to 18, as I acknowledge the vast knowledge and adventure that could be gained from this book.

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[Nwachukwu Somto]

The plot seems both educational and adventurous, introducing children to new cultures and traditions in a captivating way. I appreciate the attention to detail.

[Julius Peters]

The inclusion of a glossary and a recipe adds a wonderful educational dimension to the book, making it not just a story but a learning experience. This thoughtful touch makes "Nina and Ti Punch" a standout children's book.

[Muktar Mohammed]

Is an excellent book