Gremlins, Genies and Trolls, Oh My!
Francine L. Trevens
Maggie Cousins, Illustrations
TnT classic Books at Smashwords
http://writerfrancinetrevens.com, www.maggiecousins.com
9781886586185, $9.95, www.amazon.com
“Each of the six stories in Trevens's book is entertaining and offers
insightful lessons. Not necessarily only for children. Adults too may find
themselves reflecting. Using gremlins, genies, and trolls, this author conjures
mischievous behavior instead of spiteful. Even the artwork does this.
“Treven's insight shines through in a number of ways, displaying insight about
the result before writing. Children often find hanging in there difficult for
long periods, especially when a lesson is involved. Trevens makes lessons fun
and she keeps each short. The concept of teaching young people through stories isn't new. Trevens
realizes how useful this is however, and decides certain lessons need power.
Children identify with characters, learn how to solve problems and to make
decisions from them. The positive messages from Gremlins, Genies, and Trolls
help develop children's inner voices and sense of justice.
“Francine L. Trevens has authored plays, been a columnist, a teacher/dance
critic for various newspapers, published work in national magazines, authored
eight books, and has wrote segments of McGraw Hills Encyclopedia of World
Drama. She's written poetry since the age of twelve and believes she was born
to write. Other books include Pixie Tales, Elfin Tales, A Patio of
Poems, and Echoes of Eternity.
“Maggie Cousins is the illustrator. Cousins
is a graduate of Bournemouth College of Art and Design, UK as a graphic
designer. She works with clients in both the UK and the US. "I love color
and simplicity," she says.
“Readers will cheer for and recognize Trevens's characters because
gremlins, genies, and trolls pop up in everyone's lives. Each story stands on
its own and wisely uses humor to liven up its lesson. A charming and valuable
collection.”
From October 2012 Children’s Bookwatch Review
