M. M.

A quirky, fun story, jam packed with humorous scenes and fantastic characters. I loved the imagery and the play on words. This type of story was a complete departure from my usual reading habits but its light hearted appeal means it can be enjoyed by anyone, young and old alike. Younger readers might appreciate the little recap the narrator relates at the beginning of the chapters. The audio version is brilliant. The inhabitants of the island really come to life and it adds an extra layer of enjoyment.

This book is listed on audible.co.uk for ages 5-7 but I would also recommend it to older children and the young at heart.

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Money may not grow on trees, but candy grows on Gum Drop Island. One of the first plants the reader sees is baby candy canes. Wonder what time of year Santa has to place his order. But Santa and all of us who love candy may be in danger of ‘candy withdrawal’. Gum Drop Island has run into a bit of trouble.

This author’s creativity abounds with the various play on words and highly imaginative whimsical characters. As I read, my mind envisioned the characters and their situations in cartoon-like settings. In the same way that Walt Disney characters would be shown to interact with their creator, the characters in Ahoy Gum Drop! addressed the reader often and referred to prior and upcoming chapters. However, I have a hard time figuring out the market or target group for this story. In a story for children, the protagonists are themselves children. This story begins with three children, but most of the adventure is of adults and ‘other’ characters. As for adults, I cannot imagine that most would seek out a story of this nature. I rated it as 2.5 out of 5.

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