—\u00a0 Allana, age 10 years old<\/div>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_text_block animation=”none” animation_delay=”0″ simplified_controls=”yes” custom_css_percentage=”no” padding_vertical=”0″ padding_horizontal=”0″ margin_vertical=”0″ custom_css=”margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;” border_size=”0″ border_styling_global=”default” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\n
The book was exciting and adventurous.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n
I liked how Deborah, a bee, and Kite, a young fledgling eagle, had a strong friendship. It was exciting for me because of the tight bond of friendship between animals that would naturally be enemies. For example the friendship between the dragonflies and Uncle Albert, Deborah’s Uncle, where they were acting like a real friend to Deborah. <\/i><\/p>\n
I also liked how Deborah was so adventurous and also so careful at the same time. Kite had a big part in the story too and was very brave and courageous when Deborah was in danger. <\/i><\/p>\n
Emeth, the butterfly, has a sweet forgiving heart that always understands. She is also very smart. Deborah has a little brother named Tadpole. He is always very excited and always has a good mood, which is forever cheering Deborah up. This book is very breath-taking and it feels like YOU CANNOT STOP READING IT!<\/i><\/p>\n
\u2014Khara,\u00a0age 9 years old<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_text_block animation=”none” animation_delay=”0″ simplified_controls=”yes” custom_css_percentage=”no” padding_vertical=”0″ padding_horizontal=”0″ margin_vertical=”0″ custom_css=”margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;” border_size=”0″ border_styling_global=”default” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\n
The Adventures of Deborah and Kite at the Big River is a charming and engaging story that both children and adults will enjoy. It is full of valuable messages about being true to one’s heart and dreams, even while being loyal to family and friends and loving them well.<\/p>\n
The lessons from nature, undergirded by exquisite descriptions of beauty, provide important learning opportunities about the need to make friends and how vital it is to support one another in pursuing dreams. The value of each person’s unique voice is highlighted. I recommend this enjoyable story as a creative way to impart and reinforce these important life lessons and principles.<\/p>\n
\u2014Jennifer B.<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_divider type=”thin” text=”Go to top” top_margin=”0px” bottom_margin=”30px” fullwidth=”no” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”] [spb_text_block animation=”none” animation_delay=”0″ simplified_controls=”yes” custom_css_percentage=”no” padding_vertical=”0″ padding_horizontal=”0″ margin_vertical=”0″ custom_css=”margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;” border_size=”0″ border_styling_global=”default” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\n
“The story of Deborah is written for children of all ages. So it shares characteristics of both Peter Rabbit and Narnia and, like those models, is convincing and complete in itself. That is, it retains interest from chapter to chapter and comes to a satisfying conclusion at the end. Furthermore, a sharp eye detects possibilities for further exploration in stories yet to be written. We eagerly await them!<\/p>\n
We are introduced to a full cast of interesting characters who, we suspect, will appear again in future titles. Some are kind, truthful, and considerate, some mischievous, while a few are wicked, cruel, thoughtless. Two of the characters are reigning monarchs and exemplify strong, gracious, innovative leadership – models for real life. All readers will welcome the final triumph of good over evil.<\/p>\n
The printed hardback book with its sturdy perfect binding should withstand much re-reading to little ones and frequent poring over from those now able to read for themselves.”<\/p>\n
\u2014R.K<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_divider type=”thin” text=”Go to top” top_margin=”0px” bottom_margin=”30px” fullwidth=”no” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”] [spb_text_block animation=”none” animation_delay=”0″ simplified_controls=”yes” custom_css_percentage=”no” padding_vertical=”0″ padding_horizontal=”0″ margin_vertical=”0″ custom_css=”margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;” border_size=”0″ border_styling_global=”default” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\n
“Gillian Blackah-Kingsley\u2019s book keeps the reader interested from the first page through the last. I found myself rooting for Deborah and her friends as she pursued her adventures beyond the safety of her community. The plot is captivating, the characters are relatable and the message is gentle but clear. This delightful book will uplift children of all ages and encourage them to be who they are created to be. The subtle symbolism is beautifully crafted. My grandchildren will enjoy this wonderful book. We will all look forward to Deborah\u2019s next adventure!”<\/p>\n
\u2014Vicki<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_divider type=”thin” text=”Go to top” top_margin=”0px” bottom_margin=”30px” fullwidth=”no” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”] [spb_text_block animation=”none” animation_delay=”0″ simplified_controls=”yes” custom_css_percentage=”no” padding_vertical=”0″ padding_horizontal=”0″ margin_vertical=”0″ custom_css=”margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;” border_size=”0″ border_styling_global=”default” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\n
“Book for ages 3 – 93! It’s like a Charlotte’s Web. This book is well written and filled with adventure for the young mind. The illustrations are vivid and beautifully done. This book would work well in many settings. It would even make a good chapter book for nighttime reading to children. Follow the adventures of Deborah and Kite with surprising twists and turns. You\u2019ll love it. I did and I\u2019m in my sixties!”<\/p>\n
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<\/h4>\nAbout the author<\/span><\/h4>\nGillian Blackah-Kingsley <\/span><\/h2>\nGillian was born in the north of England, the daughter of journalist and newspaper editor, Michael Blackah. Her great-great-grandfather, Thomas Blackah, was a published poet from the North Yorkshire mining community of Hardcastle in the late 1800s. Gillian discovered a gift for writing books and poetry later in life and is finding joy in continuing the legacy of writing in her family line. Her first children’s novel,\u00a0The Adventures of Deborah and Kite at the Big River<\/i>, was published in 2021 and is the first in a series of children’s books about the adventures of a honeybee called Deborah and her friends who live along the Big River.<\/p>\n
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<\/h4>\nABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR<\/span><\/h4>\nNicola E. Hill <\/span><\/h2>\nNicola delights in curating experiences that open doors for people to escape into moments of delight. Whether through color, texture, flavor, or design, in the kitchen, on a canvas, on the page, or in a garden, she desires to create feelings of joy and pleasure through everything her hands touch.<\/p>\n
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