Robby’s Quest :Ocean Bound
Written by D.C. Rush
Illustrated by Daniela Frongia
Robby’s Quest:Ocean Bound is the second book in the four book series featuring Robby as the protagonist and leader of a diverse flock of bird adventurers. I enjoyed this second chapter book even more than the first. It is more richly illustrated and the story flows seamlessly.
The fourteen feathered friends have arrived in Arizona to which they fled after a hurricane destroyed their winter home in Florida. Lately, the weather has been getting quite warm so the birds have a conference and eventually vote to migrate further west to San Diego where they can take advantage of the cool ocean breezes and plentiful food supply. Ruby has been there with her last flock; she offers to serve as a guide.
Less than a week later, the flock arrives in San Diego, where each group goes off to explore the sights. Two of the younger birds, a robin named Joy and her friend Josie, the sparrow, fly out to investigate a cruise ship, only to fall asleep and find themselves stranded at sea. Robby leads a group of six rescue birds in a search party. The reader follows the adventures of both groups. Will Joy and Josie ever rejoin their group of faithful friends?
This early chapter book story contains endearing story characters and a well integrated plot with just the right amount of challenge for an early elementary school reader. Color illustrations are simple but add interest to the story. Qualities like friendship, team work, bravery, cooperation and loyalty are seen as valuable traits. The ending to this adventure involves a new discussion among the birds as to future plans. Will the friends remain together or find new adventures on their own? Stay tuned.
4 responses to “AVIAN VACATION”
kathyree
January 17th, 2015 at 02:04
Love it! Reminds me of the stranded bird we found on our ship on our last cruise.
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bamauthor
January 17th, 2015 at 17:19
Wow! I guess that does happen more often than you would think.
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mommynificent
January 22nd, 2015 at 12:19
I haven’t heard of this series before but it looks great! Thanks for sharing it at Booknificent Thursday this week!
Tina
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bamauthor
January 22nd, 2015 at 14:08
You can go directly to their website to see the whole series http://www.dcrushbooks.com
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