New for Kids!!

[SistahD]

Please see below information on the new book from Twin Guinep Limited entitled, <span style="font-weight: bold">Ferdie the fisherman in Negril</span>.

Children will delight in this exciting tale of two ten-year-old English boys, one of Jamaican parentage, holidaying in Negril, Jamaica, with Ferdie the fisherman.

Depicted with thirty vivid illustrations their time in Negril goes beyond their expectations with thrilling adventures and experiences such as:


diving and clearing fishpots at the reef
eating jerkfood
crab catching and fighting a crocodile
catching a shark
caught in a hurricane at sea and the
rescue from a strange unknown island
named 'Frankinstone'.



ISBN: 978-976-8007-16-2
Size: 8&quot;x 10&quot;

Extent: 40 pages

Age range: 5 to 10 yrs

Price: JMD$1,500

USD$20



To place local and overseas orders for the book, contact:
Twin Guinep Publishers Limited
Unit # 21, 2 Seymour Avenue, Kingston 10, Jamaica
Phone &amp; Fax: (876) 944-4324
e-mail: [email protected]
www.twinguinep.com
www.ferdiethefisherman.com

(for those who are not familiar, this is the same Jamaican publishers that published Olive Seniors'
Encyclopaedia of Jamaican Heritage)

[SistahD]

Re: New for Kids!!

Dennis Ranstons's illustrations have been published in many books including:

[SistahD]

Ferdie the Fisherman

&quot;Thank you so much for your response. We had some problems with the website and were informed it will be available by the weekend.

The book can be purchased from us directly in Jamaica. We can currently process payments by cheque and send the book to North America, total cost US$23.00 (inclusive of postage fee).

Zoe Ranston
Twin Guinep Publishers Limited
Unit # 21, 2 Seymour Avenue, Kingston 10, Jamaica
Phone &amp; Fax: (876) 944-4324
e-mail: [email protected]
www.twinguinep.com
www.ferdiethefisherman.com &quot;

[Bandana]

Re: New for Kids!!

<span style="font-size: 14pt">Ferdie The Fisherman is delightful!</span>
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This book is a journey of childhood discovery and life lessons. The story is bursting with bright characters and Jamaican culture paired with vivid illustrations,Dennis Ranston’s words come to life! The characters are so well drawn you feel right there with them and the adventures Joe and Colin experience are sure to intrigue adults and children alike.


Imanni and I really enjoyed reading this book. I do believe at 5 years of age the story was a little advanced for him and may be best suited for children 7-12. I read a couple chapters a night instead of all the way through and that kept him with me. He laughed right along with the main characters at the fishermen’s nicknames. He loved the illustrations very much and looked on them worried when the boys were in trouble.


I think Dennis did a wonderful job of illustrating how life experiences teach children and help them to retain the lessons they learn. The glossary at the end could prove helpful to those not familiar with the Jamaican culture and it is a thoughtful addition.

Imanni and I would very much recommend this book.








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[diabolical_Tanya]

Re: New for Kids!!

Immani ar

[SistahD]

Imanni discovers Ferdie the Fisherman!





(((Danna&amp;Imanni))) A special thanks to both of you for taking the time to meet the author and for reviewing this children's book for our other parents here on boardlane.

Can you tell us a little about your meeting with the author Dennis Ranston and his family? Did he have any comments for us regarding the storyline in general or other stories he has written or illustrated?

[Bandana]

Re: Imanni discovers Ferdie the Fisherman!

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SistahD</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Can you tell us a little about your meeting with the author Dennis Ranston and his family? Did he have any comments for us regarding the storyline in general or other stories he has written or illustrated?

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My meeting with Dennis and his wife was brief unfortunately.

He was very gracious and gave me 2 copies of the book, both signed, so I now have one that I will keep in my hope chest.
One day Imanni can recall his childhood trips to Jamaica and read Ferdie the Fisherman to his own child.

For having such artistic ability I found Dennis to be very humble. He did not discuss his other works with me at all.
He was very thankful that I would review the book and requested that I take a photo with him.

I believe they were on their way out of Negril that day, so they did not stay long. Still it was a very cool experience and I tried to relay that to Imanni.
&quot;Momma met the man who wrote this book, and drew all these pictures&quot;


I tell you, the artwork alone tells a story.