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The Adventures of Emanuel: The Flying Shark of Bouncy Land Kindle Edition

by Eleanor Oberio (Author), Linuxford Oberio (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 out of 5 stars 21
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A strange and unexpected turn happens while Emanuel is fast asleep. A mysterious owl named Mr. Kitch transports Emanuel to a peculiar world called "Bouncy Land". There, he experiences a thrilling adventure with a pink dolphin & a flying shark called Dani Zuckow, who sees him as an intruder and a big threat.

Can Emanuel survive? Will he find his way home in the end?

Find out in this thrilling adventure with a twist, packed full of beautiful imagery and magic.



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  1. Reading age
    6 - 18 years
  2. Book 1 of 2
    The Adventures of Emanuel
  3. Print length
    66 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Publication date
    December 18, 2016
  6. Page Flip
    Enabled
  7. Word Wise
    Enabled
  8. Enhanced typesetting
    Enabled
  9. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
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Book Reviewer : 5 Stars

Come and Share Emanuel's Adventures in Bouncy Land!The book explores overcoming fear and loss, and the harm done by humans to animals in a sensitive way. It would make an excellent Christmas gift for a young child.

From the Author

Who inspired the main character?

My son's 2nd name is Emanuel. He is the inspiration for the story's main character. He has some characteristics that are quite similar to Emanuel.

Who inspired Mr. Kitch?

My son's favorite comfort pillow has a name. His name is Kitchiebumbum, thus, Mr. Kitch.

Aside from creating stories what else does Linuxford love to do?

He loves to play the piano, the ukulele and cut googly eyes

Palawan and Santorini were mentioned in the story, why?

Because those two places are on my bucket list.  I would love to go there someday!

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01N6CXUTP
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Elford Creative Marketing and Publishing Solutions; 2nd edition (December 18, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 18, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1470 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 66 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 21

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Eleanor Oberio

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Eleanor Oberio is an award-winning author and the fantastic creator of various works which include The Adventures of Emanuel series, Rocky the Rocketsaur and other well-loved children's books.

She recently launched her 1st non-fiction book, "Grace & Balance: How to Thrive in Stressful Times".

Eleanor is dedicated to helping people improve their creativity and achieve a greater sense of happiness and harmony of body, mind and spirit. She touches the lives of people worldwide through her books, courses and events.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
21 global ratings
Perfect for small children
4 Stars
Perfect for small children
This is a cute story that is definitely perfect for young children. It inspires imagination and also has some cool facts and lessons explained at the end that are featured in the story. As I have two boys ages 5 and 3, they had fun listening and like playing out the characters, which is hilarious. If you're looking for a short, fun read for little ones I definitely recommend it :)
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Wendy Owen Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Come and Share Emanuel's Adventures in Bouncy Land!
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2016
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This is a delightful story of a little boy called Emanuel who sees a scary monster outside his window. His mum comforts him by telling him a story about his father, whom he misses very much. Emanuel has a dream about an owl who takes him on an adventure of Bouncy Land. He meets many exciting magical creatures. But then he finds himself trapped! Will he ever be able to get out of Bouncy Land and find his way back home?

The book explores overcoming fear and loss, and the harm done by humans to animals in a sensitive way. It would make an excellent Christmas gift for a young child.
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Green Fire
4.0 out of 5 stars The Adventures of Emanuel
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2016
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There was a lot going on with this children's book that I wasn't sure how to rate it. It's a mixture of fantasy, imagination, and a lot of sadness

Emanuel is the protagonist who begins the story thinking there's a monster outside his window. But in the midst of his fear, he also is sad because his father passed away from a plane crash in the ocean. But the book does a neat job of mixing the sadness of life events (the villain of the story is a shark that's angry because humans took his wife's fins) and mixing them with the imagination of a child trying to escape the sadness.

I like the pictures in the book. I wish I could draw and the inclusion of Asian elements.

I enjoyed the references at the end of the story which made me want to go these places mentioned in the book. All in all a nice story to read for your children.
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Brenda Caught in a Book
5.0 out of 5 stars Imaginative story with great illustrations.
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2016
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The Adventures of Emanuel: The Flying Shark of Bouncy Land was the perfect book for me to read with my niece. The story is creative and has great illustrations. My niece really enjoyed the extra information on the pink dolphin, shark finning, and the pangolin near the end of the book. It was fun learning together and she had lots of questions about what she learned. Before I read this book I was unfamiliar with a pangolin, and had to google a picture of one.
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Lori
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Imaginative
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2016
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I loved the story and the characters. This book really stimulates the imagination of children of all ages and at the same time teaches them about animals and places they otherwise may not have heard of. The facts in the back of the book, about the places and animals used in the story, are very interesting. They serve to reinforce the characters and expand your knowledge of geography and the science of nature. I highly recommend this book to anyone with children or grandchildren.
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V.B.H. Musings
4.0 out of 5 stars A fun read with great illustrations.
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2016
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The first of its kind, this book starts off with the main character Emanuel being afraid of monsters. He calls for his mother who comes in and comforts him. When he falls asleep, he has the amazing dream of Mr. Kitch and Bouncy castle land.

Though a short read the Adventures of Emanuel tells a story of loss and bravery. It shows that even though you are afraid you can still be brave. It also covers some additional issues that many people are unaware of such as shark finning. The fun facts at the end was a great touch so the reader can have a better understanding of the issues addressed. Lastly, the illustrations were detailed, bright and colorful enough to keep any child interest.

Overall I think this would be an interesting read for small children and I'm certain it would elicit many questions from any child.
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Nicholas J. Dodge
5.0 out of 5 stars A Story That Flows Beautifully
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2016
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Writing children's books can be hard for experienced authors let alone aspiring authors for one reason, and one reason only. Gettin the story to FLOW.

With illustrated books, it can be hard to find your plot, hone in on it, and not bounce around from idea to idea, ultimately making the book confusing.

What the author has done with The Adventures of Emmanuel is beyond belief, a story that anyone can find joy in reading.
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Heather Hackett
5.0 out of 5 stars A bedtime story the little people in your life will love.
Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2016
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This is a great little book to read to your favorite little person. The illustrations are just beautiful. So pretty. There's a bonus at the end of the story - heaps of interesting facts about the characters and places talked about in the story. All the questions I had were answered in the back of the book. Perfect for inquisitive minds. A bedtime story with a message that the little people in your life will love.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Young Children will love the Sea Creatures Emanuel's Adventure
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2016
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This is a short read that is good for younger children.

I loved the illustrations and the message behind the story. A little less than half of the book is filled with interesting facts about all the sea creatures listed in the book, some that I didn't know existed.

If you have a young child interested in the ocean then this is the perfect book. Children who enjoy learning about different animals in a story will also enjoy it
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Rebecca
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely adventure
Reviewed in India on December 21, 2016
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The well-illustrated book is a wonderful adventure for young kids.. Emanuel is taken to Bouncy Land by Mr Kitch, an owl, that can talk to him..They talk about how Emanuel lost his father and he developed his fear of flying.. Mr Kitch encourages Emanuel that with courage, he can achieve whatever they want.. They meet a pink dolphin and a shark that fly, as well as a pagolin that asked riddles.. It takes the readers on a nice flight to fantasy land.. It also has lots of trivia for more advanced readers with details about pink dolphins, pangolins, shark finning, Palawan Island and Santorini..
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