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4.08 AVERAGE
4.08 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
It was cute, though a bit predictable. Particularly the ending. Maybe I would have felt stronger if I actually read it at Christmas. I just couldn’t bear to skip it and read the books out of order.
In the icy realms of HowlStrom, amidst the relentless winter that graced our lands once in a hundred years, I, Kiba Snowpaw, the alpha male Ice Wolf with the power of ice magic, sat before the roaring fire. On this icy eve, the frost kissed my fur, and the cold winds danced through the silent woods. I was not alone, for the enchanting voice of Lucy Price-Lewis, narrating Jodi Taylor’s “Little Donkey”, kept me company, filling the air with warmth and laughter.
As the icy tendrils of winter wrapped around the magnificent world of HowlStrom, I found refuge and warmth in the chaotic yet charming world of Frogmorton Farm. This isn’t just a review, my fellow packmates, but a tale of an experience that even the cold winds of our world could not freeze.
Introduction
Jodi Taylor’s “Little Donkey” is a short but delightful journey back to Frogmorton Farm, a place where chaos and hilarity reign supreme. Nestled amidst this charming chaos is Jenny Checkland, a woman of grace yet beset with problems that would make even the fiercest Ice Wolf of HowlStrom raise an eyebrow.
Basic Plot
Christmas is upon Frogmorton Farm, but so is the chaos. Marilyn, the donkey, has been chosen for the Nativity Play, and in this decision, the vicar unknowingly unleashes a storm of comedic disasters. The story unravels the unpredictable events leading to the play, with Jenny at the centre, navigating through the chaos with the elegance of a snowflake drifting through the icy winds of HowlStrom.
Analysis
The characters are as vibrant as the Northern Lights that grace our icy skies once in a blue moon. Jenny is the anchor, a woman of strength, yet woven with threads of vulnerability that make her relatable. Each character, from the vengeful Angel Gabriel to the lost Russell, is painted with strokes of humour and depth, making Frogmorton Farm a world as real as our icy terrains of HowlStrom.
Jodi Taylor’s writing is as crisp as the icy winds that herald the onset of our eternal winters. Each sentence, each word, is infused with a warmth that defies the icy grip of the coldest nights. Lucy Price-Lewis breathes life into Taylor’s world, her narration as enchanting as the first snowfall that graces the silent woods of HowlStrom.
Impact
“Little Donkey” isn’t just a tale, but a journey that rekindles the warmth of hope amidst the icy embrace of winter. It reminds even the icy hearts of the warriors of HowlStrom of the beauty of chaos, the warmth of humour, and the unyielding grace of hope.
Praise and Critique
The tale is a masterpiece, yet not without its flaws. It’s as enchanting as the full moon that lights up our icy nights, yet, it could delve deeper into the souls that inhabit Frogmorton Farm. In the echoing howls of praise, there lies a silent whisper of desire – a desire for a journey deeper into the souls that dance amidst the chaos.
Comparison
In the echoing silence of the icy woods of HowlStrom, tales of distant lands are whispered. “Little Donkey” stands as a beacon of warmth, reminiscent yet distinct from the tales of the past. It’s a dance of words that brings warmth to the icy silence, a dance as mesmerising as the dance of the wolves under the icy moon.
Conclusion
As I, Kiba Snowpaw, sit amidst the icy embrace of HowlStrom, “Little Donkey” is a flame of warmth, a testament to the unyielding dance of hope amidst chaos. It’s a tale that would make even the fiercest Ice Wolf pause, a tale that defies the icy silence with the warmth of laughter, the grace of chaos, and the unyielding whisper of hope.
So, in the echoing silence of the icy woods, let the tale of “Little Donkey” be heard, a tale that warms the icy nights with the laughter of chaos, the warmth of hope, and the unyielding dance of a world where even amidst the chaos, the silent song of hope echoes in the icy silence of the night.
In the words of a LitRPG quote, as I venture through the echoing silence of the icy realms, "In the dance of chaos and silence, in the dance of ice and fire, there lies a silent song, a song of unyielding hope."
As the icy tendrils of winter wrapped around the magnificent world of HowlStrom, I found refuge and warmth in the chaotic yet charming world of Frogmorton Farm. This isn’t just a review, my fellow packmates, but a tale of an experience that even the cold winds of our world could not freeze.
Introduction
Jodi Taylor’s “Little Donkey” is a short but delightful journey back to Frogmorton Farm, a place where chaos and hilarity reign supreme. Nestled amidst this charming chaos is Jenny Checkland, a woman of grace yet beset with problems that would make even the fiercest Ice Wolf of HowlStrom raise an eyebrow.
Basic Plot
Christmas is upon Frogmorton Farm, but so is the chaos. Marilyn, the donkey, has been chosen for the Nativity Play, and in this decision, the vicar unknowingly unleashes a storm of comedic disasters. The story unravels the unpredictable events leading to the play, with Jenny at the centre, navigating through the chaos with the elegance of a snowflake drifting through the icy winds of HowlStrom.
Analysis
The characters are as vibrant as the Northern Lights that grace our icy skies once in a blue moon. Jenny is the anchor, a woman of strength, yet woven with threads of vulnerability that make her relatable. Each character, from the vengeful Angel Gabriel to the lost Russell, is painted with strokes of humour and depth, making Frogmorton Farm a world as real as our icy terrains of HowlStrom.
Jodi Taylor’s writing is as crisp as the icy winds that herald the onset of our eternal winters. Each sentence, each word, is infused with a warmth that defies the icy grip of the coldest nights. Lucy Price-Lewis breathes life into Taylor’s world, her narration as enchanting as the first snowfall that graces the silent woods of HowlStrom.
Impact
“Little Donkey” isn’t just a tale, but a journey that rekindles the warmth of hope amidst the icy embrace of winter. It reminds even the icy hearts of the warriors of HowlStrom of the beauty of chaos, the warmth of humour, and the unyielding grace of hope.
Praise and Critique
The tale is a masterpiece, yet not without its flaws. It’s as enchanting as the full moon that lights up our icy nights, yet, it could delve deeper into the souls that inhabit Frogmorton Farm. In the echoing howls of praise, there lies a silent whisper of desire – a desire for a journey deeper into the souls that dance amidst the chaos.
Comparison
In the echoing silence of the icy woods of HowlStrom, tales of distant lands are whispered. “Little Donkey” stands as a beacon of warmth, reminiscent yet distinct from the tales of the past. It’s a dance of words that brings warmth to the icy silence, a dance as mesmerising as the dance of the wolves under the icy moon.
Conclusion
As I, Kiba Snowpaw, sit amidst the icy embrace of HowlStrom, “Little Donkey” is a flame of warmth, a testament to the unyielding dance of hope amidst chaos. It’s a tale that would make even the fiercest Ice Wolf pause, a tale that defies the icy silence with the warmth of laughter, the grace of chaos, and the unyielding whisper of hope.
So, in the echoing silence of the icy woods, let the tale of “Little Donkey” be heard, a tale that warms the icy nights with the laughter of chaos, the warmth of hope, and the unyielding dance of a world where even amidst the chaos, the silent song of hope echoes in the icy silence of the night.
In the words of a LitRPG quote, as I venture through the echoing silence of the icy realms, "In the dance of chaos and silence, in the dance of ice and fire, there lies a silent song, a song of unyielding hope."
A sweet Christmas novella/short story that continues after The Nothing Girl ends.
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
it was difficult to tell what era this story is set in... Russell's controlling sexism is difficult to read.
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Little Donkey is a short, festive story following on from Jenny Checkland's adventures in The Nothing Girl.
Little Donkey is a much more light-hearted story, focusing on Marilyn the Donkey's debut as the star of Rushford's nativity. As is typical of the lives of the inhabitants of Frogmorton Farm, the nativity does not run all that smoothly. And where is Russell? There's much more happening with his family than just Marilyn trying to eat everything in sight. Jenny had better hope Russell gets back soon!
A wonderful little Christmas story following Jenny, Russell, Thomas, Marilyn and the many other characters of Rushford, Little Donkey was narrated by Lucy Price-Lewis who brought an already vibrant cast of characters to life.
I enjoyed every bit of Little Donkey and can't wait to get stuck into The Something Girl (the sequel to The Nothing Girl) and the two other short stories that follow, Joy to the World and Storm Christopher.
Little Donkey is a much more light-hearted story, focusing on Marilyn the Donkey's debut as the star of Rushford's nativity. As is typical of the lives of the inhabitants of Frogmorton Farm, the nativity does not run all that smoothly. And where is Russell? There's much more happening with his family than just Marilyn trying to eat everything in sight. Jenny had better hope Russell gets back soon!
A wonderful little Christmas story following Jenny, Russell, Thomas, Marilyn and the many other characters of Rushford, Little Donkey was narrated by Lucy Price-Lewis who brought an already vibrant cast of characters to life.
I enjoyed every bit of Little Donkey and can't wait to get stuck into The Something Girl (the sequel to The Nothing Girl) and the two other short stories that follow, Joy to the World and Storm Christopher.
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes