How do you feel about the title?

[Lauren Victoria]

At first, I didn't mind the title of this book but when I actually read it through and fell in love with the characters and their resilience, I thought the title wasn't as clever anymore. What are your thoughts on it?

[Bettny Andrade]

The title is a bit odd, but I can see that it might draw attention because it makes me think that its content is focused on orphaned children who meet to talk about their experiences and share concerns. The cover tells me that they are going down a path where they will discover many things.

[Jacqueline Torres 2]

I think the title is intriguing. After reading what you said about the book I want to read it as well. I also liked the cover.

[San Dosua]

I have mixed feelings about the title. Without reading the book yet, I imagine this is the children's perspective of how they felt or maybe of how they were perceived for being orphans, maybe dumb for having dreams and hopes? After reading your comments, I most definitely want to read this book ASAP!

[Cristina-Ioana Toader]

I’ve seen a lot of comments on social media about this, and I can see why people might feel uncomfortable with the word 'dumb' in the title. It has a harsh tone and could come across as insensitive, especially for a story about orphans overcoming hardships.

[Elavarasi Charles]

With little knowledge of what the end goal of the book is, it appears to me that the title is what the orphans are regarded as by the derisive people around them or their guardians. Though offensive, I guess the author wanted the sarcasm to mean the opposite.

[Sasikala gupta]

At first glance, Dumb orphans do sound a bit strange, but after reading some of the pages, it's what the tribes call them: not given the opportunity to learn anything, no education, no guidance from elders , left on their own. So the title seems apt as of now.

[Sushan Ekanayake]

I believe the title is suitable, but it doesn't reduce the mild offensive touch that it has. The orphans are made to be less educated by the system, and in return they are given the title 'dumb'. What a pity!

[Amy Luman]

I think the title says more about the surrounding people than it does about the orphans themselves. How can they be “dumb” when they’ve virtually taken care of themselves for so long?

[Sarah Zain]

I can't be certain, but from reading reviews of the book and from the sample, I think that the title comes from the perspective of others towards orphans. And the children's feeling that their voice is not heard. It is a title that gives conflicting feelings and may be used as a factor to attract the attention of readers.

[Diana Lowery]

I can't be certain, but from reading reviews of the book and from the sample, I think that the title comes from the perspective of others towards orphans. And the children's feeling that their voice is not heard. It is a title that gives conflicting feelings and may be used as a factor to attract the attention of readers.

I like the idea of the "children's feeling that their voice is not heard." I picked up on the irony of the children being called dumb by the villagers when, in fact, the villagers were the dumb ones. Using the hearing definition of the word gives the title a whole new meaning.

[Lauren Victoria]

I can't be certain, but from reading reviews of the book and from the sample, I think that the title comes from the perspective of others towards orphans. And the children's feeling that their voice is not heard. It is a title that gives conflicting feelings and may be used as a factor to attract the attention of readers.

I like the idea of the "children's feeling that their voice is not heard." I picked up on the irony of the children being called dumb by the villagers when, in fact, the villagers were the dumb ones. Using the hearing definition of the word gives the title a whole new meaning.

I love this take one the villagers actually being the dumb ones in not seeing the ripe potential children in general have when they have nurtured and fostered correctly. Ye still even without that these orphans were able to come into their own.

[Catherine Sweet]

I think the title is fine. Some people regarded the orphans as dumb, but they proved themselves to be anything but. It sums up the discrimination they faced and how wrong these judgements were.

[Stephen Christopher 1]

At first I found it a little rude, as calling a person dumb isn't right. After reading the book I understand that this is the other villagers' assessment of them, which is also incorrect, but it does explain the title, I feel it could have a better one though. The Heroic Bundu Orphans resonates much better for me.

[RJ Reviews]

While the title may sound rude, it also has a sense of mystery. I imagine readers questioning themselves, "Why ate they being called dumb? Are they really so?" These questions would certain force a few readers to pick up the book. And that is what the goal is. So I will say it serves its purpose.