Location: Singapore
Member Since: Aug. 08, 2010
Charles Barton
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This member has not published any books.Smashwords book reviews by Charles Barton
- Bat Rider and the Cave of Oomba
on Aug. 08, 2010
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My daughters aged 8 and 9 loved this book at bedtime and were entranced by it. When the next volume was read to them (Back of Beyond) they were sitting up in bed and craning over as I read to see what was going to happen next. Brilliantly written. Charles
- Bat Rider and the Back of Beyond
on Aug. 08, 2010
(no rating)
My kids guessed that the word 'Nose'was coming at the climax of this story and burst into laughter when they heard it as I read it to them the other night. They would not put out the light until we had finished the book. Great for bedtime story reading and then individual reading afterwards. Good values are taught within the pages of this book.
- Bat Rider and the Loony Moon
on Sep. 27, 2010
The most exciting book yet, the lion tamer is a classic figure in the novel. Don't miss reading this story with children. They grow up so fast, we should enjoy sharing quality, absorbing literature with them, it can enrich their lives with values, a sense of humour, creativity and much, much more.
- Bat Rider and the Den of Baagh
on Oct. 07, 2010
This is my children's fourth volume and they are already asking if there will be any more adventures coming out. Get this volume, exciting adventures. Find out what happens if you pull a tigress's tale. My daughter's favourite in this story was ... well I better not spoil it for you... sufficient to ask you to investigate the mystery of the walking cardboard box! In addition, your children learn how to live life positively from Bulmer. Overall a great addition to the series. Ideal length to read to the children at night. I had them craning over to see how the tigress spoke to her daughter whose name is Kiti.
- Bat Rider and the Pit of Mormoops
on Dec. 12, 2010
This volume of the series of adventures is a wild ride of creativity and is good fodder for children. It is one of the most exciting in the series (read them in order preferably) and contains two particular gems ... the slow thinking dinosaur and the sentient cardboard box that has a definite mind of its own. Enjoy reading this story with children, you won't be disappointed.
- Bat Rider and the Lair of Hyou
on Jan. 09, 2011
This is the most exciting story yet, as you work through the series the children get to know the children better and better. They also form a series of favourite memorable personalities and characters in each story and are excited when they reappear. Simply read the series to the children one at a time and enjoy the values you see them absorbing. In this story there is an interesting and positive focus on learning and teachers that really care. Don't miss the 'nose' and the snails in this magical story! The large spotted creature is inimitable. Invest in this story or you will never meet it! Enjoy!
- Bat Rider and the Big Bad Bat
on April 15, 2011
Another enjoyable adventure with the familiar heroes. There are very brave moths in this story, perhaps the bravest moths in the cosmos. There is a pleasing return of the baby tiger and my girls kept joining in with 'bounce', 'bounce' in Chapter Two. I liked the way the Bat Riders discovered Mr Seeds was a Bat Rider in his youth and we were relieved that the Yumi trees were ... oops I better not give it away before you read it with your children. Enjoy your bedtime reading of this imaginative tale. Do make sure you read the adventures in order!
- Bat Rider and the Time Out of Mind
on June 04, 2011
A children's world is inevitably one built around colossal changes and an unavoidable 'metamorphosis' as they grow up. Suddenly they can do things themselves and parents can be a bit embarrassing but deeply loved! For your children, assuming they have read all the series of Matthew John and his friends adventures and have drawn close to all the Bat Riders, this volume provides a powerful new step forward in their lives that can help them with the growing-up process, a valuable dollop of life wisdom that is truly uplifting and yet is handled so gently, with truly a master's touch,that they can delicately absorb a happiness supportive grasp of life whilst enjoying the story enormously. For example don't miss the wolves being fed with Yumi fruit! You'll have to read this volume and look between the lines with adult awareness to see what a sensible philosophy the writer is subtly sharing. Only read this story with your children after all the other volumes. Highly recommended.