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Parents,
if you're looking for a book entertaining enough to
grab your child's attention but doesn't promote violence,
gore or bad language then consider Ninja Timmy
by Henrik Tamm. His characters are determined to use
their ingenuity and inventions to save their city. In
Ninja Timmy we meet the main characters and discover
a little about them. Each character has a story of his
or her own which should keep the series going for a
long time. The rich and colorful illustrations are a
wonderful bonus to this enteraining tale.
Ninja
Timmy
Written and Illustrated Henrik Tamm
Delacorte Press / Random House
11/10/2015 / 9780385744515
Children / Tweener / Fantasy / Ages 8 - 12
Author Henrik Tamm brings readers a fantasy story full
of action & adventure and unique characters. Not
only are young readers treated to a storyline packed
with Steampunk atmosphere and gadgets as well as memorable
characters like Rabbit, the tall blue bad guy with crimson
eyes and Alfred the toymaker with his magical toys.
Young readers can see key parts of the storyline in
rich, colorful illustrations. The main character is
Timmy, an orphan cat. Timmy and his gang (Simon the
mink, pigs Casper & Jasper and Flora, the feline
flyer) are determined to save their small town from
Rabbit and his gang (Dobie & the wild boars; Gack
& the Iguanas) who are kidnapping children and stealing
their laughter. Young readers will be clamoring for
more once the last page is turned. Luckily for them,
Tamm leaves them with a hint about Timmy’s next
adventure.
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I
have to say Kudos to the author for originality in his
storyline, and his artwork moves well beyond classic
children illustrations. As a series, Ninja Timmy has
plenty of room to grow; all the characters have a story
to tell and there are so many steampunk ideas to follow
up on, especially when it comes to toys.
Author/
Illustrator Henrik Tamm is a best known for his illustrations
on movies such as Shrek, Shrek 2, Shrek the Halls, Sinbad,
Narnia, Narnia 2, Kung Fu Panda and more. Ninja Timmy
is his first children’s fantasy adventure in book
form. It looks like he’s found his niche.
Be
sure to check out his website: www.henriktamm.com/
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