About Powder Monkey: Forced into a life at sea by the Royal Navy Press Gangs, 12-year-old Tommy Kitt finds himself in a floating sea of misery. poor living condition and beating occur daily. Despite his runt like size, Tommy must summon the courage and physical ability to prevail in a situation he cannot escape.
About Hockey Agony: peer pressure and honest many times go hand-in-hand. What is Larry to do when his teammate asks him to cheat when he is given the responsibility to run the clock during the big hockey game? Outwardly, it may seem he will follow suit, but his conscious tells him otherwise at the moment of truth.
Donna McDine is an award-winning children's author, Honorable Mention in the 77th and two Honorable Mentions in the 78th Annual Writer’s Digest Writing Competitions, Literary Classics Silver Award & Seal of Approval Recipient Picture Book Early Reader, Readers Favorite 2012 International Book Awards Honorable Mention, Global eBook Awards Finalist Children’s Picture Book Fiction, and Preditors & Editors Readers Poll 2010 Top Ten Children’s Books ~ The Golden Pathway.
Her stories, articles, and book reviews have been published in over 100 print and online publications. Her interest in American History resulted in writing and publishing The Golden Pathway. Donna’s recent releases of Powder Monkey and Hockey Agony will be joined by two more books to be published by Guardian Angel Publishing, A Sandy Grave,and Dee and Deb, Off They Go. She writes, moms and is a personal assistant from her home in the historical hamlet Tappan, NY. McDine is a member of the SCBWI, Children’s Literature Network, and Family Reading Partnership.
My Reviews:
Powder Monkey was my favorite of the two, only because I do like hockey. Powder Monkey told the story of a child forced to be a sailor. So many children in history were forced into slavery. This book tells the story in such a way that it made me sad, especially for Tommy's parents. However it is a perfect introduction to young kids about slavery, and being a sailor. The pictures are great and this book ould be perfect to use for a thematic unit. 5/5.
Hockey Agony is just as informative and just as useful in thematic units. Especially ones about health, and sports. However the most important lesson was to be honest with yourself. Larry faces an inner dilemma and a dilemma with his team mates. Larry has to weigh keeping his friends or being true to himself. This is a lesson that everyone has to learn. It is never to early to learn about peer pressure. 5/5
My Reviews:
Powder Monkey was my favorite of the two, only because I do like hockey. Powder Monkey told the story of a child forced to be a sailor. So many children in history were forced into slavery. This book tells the story in such a way that it made me sad, especially for Tommy's parents. However it is a perfect introduction to young kids about slavery, and being a sailor. The pictures are great and this book ould be perfect to use for a thematic unit. 5/5.
Hockey Agony is just as informative and just as useful in thematic units. Especially ones about health, and sports. However the most important lesson was to be honest with yourself. Larry faces an inner dilemma and a dilemma with his team mates. Larry has to weigh keeping his friends or being true to himself. This is a lesson that everyone has to learn. It is never to early to learn about peer pressure. 5/5
Thank you for profiling and reviewing my two children's books. Your time and thoughtful reviews are appreciated.
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