Beyond the Pond (Samuel) - Book Reviews

Book Reviews
(The following reviews are all by Amazon Customers.)

I enjoyed this book. It brought me into a lovely family with a lot of history and
the 'intrigue' of a secret place. I want to read the sequel!!!! Thanks for a lovely book.
beautiful tahoe


Wonderful story; engaging enough for kids and adults reading to kids....This is an allegory with a spiritual story underlying the plot and characters; an outstanding work by a first-time author. Enough mystery and fantasy to engage readers of all ages; in part, inspired by a Cherokee legend. I loved the animal characters. Although the story starts in the 1950's, it quickly moves to present day and references contemporary things (like curly fries) that kids will relate to. There is a lot of information about nature, animals and even hydrology subtly woven into the story without making it feel academic. The Beyond the Pond FB page has photos of the characters the story was based on. A great book for Home-Schools, where it could be incorporated into several subject lessons. A great Christmas gift; it's on my list.
M. Watanabe "Booklady"


Great Book.... This is a good book, I am eleven years old and I enjoyed reading this creative book. If you like mystical creatures and animals this is a good book for you. I am looking forward to the sequel.
Kid's Review


A very fun and enjoyable read.... I thoroughly enjoyed Beyond The Pond. The colorful animal characters are reminiscent of those in the timeless story of Charlotte's Web and the more recent favorite Finding Nemo. The technique the author used to weave together the human story and the animal story and the interactions between the two produced an intriguing tale that both older kids and adults will enjoy. I can't wait to read the sequel.
Donna


Finished your book today—you are a very creative and descriptive writer! I really liked the way you brought it all together at the end—looking forward to the sequel.
Chris