The BOY Who IMAGINED...and Found He Could DRAW!
by Ann Onymouse; Fred Onymouse
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Pub Date 5 Apr 2018 | Archive Date 15 May 2018
Troubador Publishing Limited | Matador
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Description
The BOY Who IMAGINED ... And Found He Could DRAW! follows Vapi, a ten-year-old boy. Vapi is a misfit in school because he struggles in lessons and he is taunted by a bully. But this young boy has an exciting escape route when life becomes too unbearable: his imagination which takes him on all kinds of adventures. And when Vapi discovers that through his drawing he can help others, everything is about to change.
Vapi is invited to take part in a television show to see if children can help elderly and disabled people discover or re-discover talents, such as drawing. After inadvertently bringing his bully’s grandfather with him, Vapi draws the winning picture and is awarded a prize of £200 and a scholarship to an innovative school. He will be helping those around him to discover their artistic talent. Vapi, the misfit, is suddenly in his element, with his newly discovered talent for helping others!
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781789010596 |
| PRICE | US$5.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 200 |
Featured Reviews
Pam S, Reviewer
Vapi, or Van Gogh Pablo Picasso Salvador Dali, is a 10 year old boy who has artist parents. They gave him this very rare, hideous name in hope of having a successful, artist son. But, he can't even draw. He struggles in all lessons, and said to have no Strong Point yet.
One day, his mother takes him out to draw and paint together, and that's where he first discovers his imagination. So, it becomes an escape for him from the normal life he's struggling in.
One day he gets invited to a TV show to help elderly and disabled people to discover their talents. After drawing the winning picture, he wins a scholarship to an innovative school to help others discover their talent.
I really liked this book, it was a heart warming story taking a 10 year old boy from a difficult position to someone who's useful to others in life, and also being content himself. I think he represents many girls and boys out there and I would suggest parents to buy this book to show the possibilities and surprises waiting around the corner for everyone. My only criticism for the book is the pictures could be more attractive, they looked a bit ordinary.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an ARC of the book in exchange for an honest review.
Jeff L, Reviewer
How can you not appreciate the story of a young boy who finds the key to unlocking his talent and imagination? Imagination is so important for children and this story beautifully shows how it played an important part in Vapi's young life. I loved that it also explored the effects of kindness and its ability to change the outcome of a precarious situation.
The simple drawings were effective and reminiscent of those I remember from some of my favorites books growing up.
I have to note, with a little amusement-- I was a little confused at the beginning about the author's intent until I fully accepted and settled in to this clearly 'British voice' of storytelling.
I think this book would be great fun to read aloud with the voices of the different characters. It's a little sad, a little mysterious and a whole lot of imagination.
