reviews
I just read the short story, Zyrg the Martian Child, and it was such a fun
read - I really enjoyed it. I understand it was written by a group of kids who
were all lined up at an annual charity event called Heater's Heroes, and
I really enjoyed the premise behind the story, which was that it's a translated
letter from a young boy from Mars who crash landed his spaceship. I loved that
there were many interesting themes throughout this entertaining and magical
story. It focused on new friendships and helping others - two great life lessons
for readers of any age. From a purely creative standpoint, I very much enjoyed
the writing and would encourage the young authors to keep on writing and to keep
sharing their creative energy with the world. Job well done!
James Ryan, author
James Ryan, author
5 Star
Review for Zyrg The Martian Child - Janet
Balletta on September 6, 2015
This is a delightful story about a martian child named Zyrg on a special mission who runs out of fuel causing his spacecraft to crash on a foreign planet. Upon exiting his spacecraft to explore the planet he notices a park called Heater's Heroes where a race is being held. He uses his magical powers to enlarge a frog, hops on him, and enters the race. He makes friends with a boy named George and a large turtle who both want to play with him and his magical frog. As they are racing through the park, they find a spacecraft Zyrg thinks can get him back home. He tries starting the spacecraft but it doesn't work. Suddenly, a lady appears and offers Zyrg some magic beans to make the spacecraft fly, if he will let her have a ride on his magic frog. He accepts her offer for the magic beans that will allow him to command the spacecraft to take him home. While he is waiting for the magic beans to take effect he teaches his new friends how to read and write Martian. Finally, Zyrg tells his friends it was the most fun filled day of his life, promises to return next year, and commands the spacecraft to take him home. Zryg the Martian Child teaches a strong message of acceptance, tolerance, and friendship. It's definitely a children's must read and worthy cause.
This is a delightful story about a martian child named Zyrg on a special mission who runs out of fuel causing his spacecraft to crash on a foreign planet. Upon exiting his spacecraft to explore the planet he notices a park called Heater's Heroes where a race is being held. He uses his magical powers to enlarge a frog, hops on him, and enters the race. He makes friends with a boy named George and a large turtle who both want to play with him and his magical frog. As they are racing through the park, they find a spacecraft Zyrg thinks can get him back home. He tries starting the spacecraft but it doesn't work. Suddenly, a lady appears and offers Zyrg some magic beans to make the spacecraft fly, if he will let her have a ride on his magic frog. He accepts her offer for the magic beans that will allow him to command the spacecraft to take him home. While he is waiting for the magic beans to take effect he teaches his new friends how to read and write Martian. Finally, Zyrg tells his friends it was the most fun filled day of his life, promises to return next year, and commands the spacecraft to take him home. Zryg the Martian Child teaches a strong message of acceptance, tolerance, and friendship. It's definitely a children's must read and worthy cause.
