Official Review: Dinky The Christmas Elf by Billy Campbell

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Official Review: Dinky The Christmas Elf by Billy Campbell

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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Dinky The Christmas Elf" by Billy Campbell.]
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4 out of 4 stars
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Dinky, The Christmas Elf, by Billy Campbell, is a children's book that tells an inspiring story about friendship, life-long dreams, and generosity. Dinky, a forest elf of 12-years-old, aspires to become a Christmas Elf. Every six years, there is a competition that will give Dinky the chance to be awarded the title of a Christmas Elf. To win, he needs to build and present an outstanding toy.

Two days before the competition, the Great Gathering takes place, where these mythical creatures get together and march into the mountain to collect berries and nuts for winter. When Tink and Boo, Dinky's best friends, break the elementary rule of staying close and following the path, they get lost in the deceptive forest. Will they survive the dark realm overnight and the legendary Ghost, the white wolf? Will Dinky find a way to save them or will they be forever lost? But what about his goal? Will he win the contest or will his heart be filled with dissapoiment?

As the author's debut novel, I believe he has done an excellent job in combining some of the basic educational bricks for the growing mind with a creative world. He builds fantastic characters with a genuine personality that kids could easily relate to. The elves' magical form is packed with human nature where devotion, solidarity, and commitment are the pieces which contribute to these characters' development.

Parents and educators could benefit from exposing this book. It is wrapped in positive life lessons such as working hard to fulfil your dream, facing the jealous people who'll do their best to put sticks in your wheel, the value of true friendship, and the strength of making hard choices.

In only 32 pages, Billy Campbell has structured the book in seven short chapters, that can be taught in the classroom or read as a bedtime story. I'm positive that this story will be a stimulating and entertaining theme to debate with my nieces and their friends.

LaVonia Corbin McQuitty vividly conveys the story's actions through her expressive illustrations. I'm pleased to give Dinky, The Christmas Elf a meritorious rating of 4 out of 4 stars. The clean editing had a heavy influence on the score, as I believe young readers need grammar accuracy as they develop their literacy skills.

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This sounds like a cute story! I do hope that Dinky gets his dream of becoming a Christmas elf! Thanks for sharing this one with us.
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This sounds like a great book for kids to receive for Christmas! A touch of adventure never hurts! Thanks for a great review!
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This sounds like a very entertaining book with some great lessons for kids. Thanks for the great review!
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kandscreeley wrote: 16 Jul 2019, 08:26 This sounds like a cute story! I do hope that Dinky gets his dream of becoming a Christmas elf! Thanks for sharing this one with us.
VernaVi wrote: 17 Jul 2019, 03:58 This sounds like a great book for kids to receive for Christmas! A touch of adventure never hurts! Thanks for a great review!
Mbrooks2518 wrote: 17 Jul 2019, 08:50 This sounds like a very entertaining book with some great lessons for kids. Thanks for the great review!
Thank you, guys, for your comments! I highly appreciate it! 🙂
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A real good book to teach children about working hard to fulfil their dreams and the strength of making choices. Thank you for the review.
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Magnify3 wrote: 18 Jul 2019, 07:44 A real good book to teach children about working hard to fulfil their dreams and the strength of making choices. Thank you for the review.
Indeed! My nieces loved it and I was pleased to notice that the book accomplish it's mission and presented some circumstances that put them on thinking. Plus, we had some fun too! 🙃

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This book sounds so cute, I work in childcare and the children would love this :)
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jasmine-louise wrote: 14 Aug 2019, 01:15 This book sounds so cute, I work in childcare and the children would love this :)
That sounds a great idea! I hope you enjoy it and have some fun! :) Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Jasmine!
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Thank you for this review. I believe this book will be added to my I want to read shelf. I feel that the book sounds as though it teaches many behaviors that children these days are in dire need of learning.
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The cover of this book is very cute and the story sounds very interesting. Thank you for your honest review.
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Carolreads30 wrote: 02 Apr 2020, 10:09 Thank you for this review. I believe this book will be added to my I want to read shelf. I feel that the book sounds as though it teaches many behaviors that children these days are in dire need of learning.
I totally agree with you; it is very educative. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Carol!
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Ria710 wrote: 02 Apr 2020, 15:36 The cover of this book is very cute and the story sounds very interesting. Thank you for your honest review.
Thank you for commenting, Ria!
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InStoree wrote: 03 Apr 2020, 04:55
Carolreads30 wrote: 02 Apr 2020, 10:09 Thank you for this review. I believe this book will be added to my I want to read shelf. I feel that the book sounds as though it teaches many behaviors that children these days are in dire need of learning.
I totally agree with you; it is very educative. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Carol!
you are very welcome
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