A Bug Flew Into My Ear

Children's fiction

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Author: Sharon D. Rhoads (2021)

Genre: Children's action, adventure, fiction

 

Image of multi-colored book with dark skinned boy sitting on a couch.

It's a story about a young boy (the main character) who is in a distressing dilemma that he eagerly longs to escape.

Upon discovering that a bug flew into his ear, the boy is perplexed and paralyzed by fear. Having an insect securely lodged in his ear was an annoyance and an unsettling situation for him.

His mind was suddenly bombarded with tormenting questions, clouding his thinking and activating his wild imagination. In a moment of desperation, the boy searched for solutions to rid his ear of the nuisance.

Eventually, he experienced immediate relief after the bug was successfully removed by Dr. Rubble. The story's first sentence grabbed my attention, sparked my curiosity, and filled me with anticipation to turn the page to explore more of the story.  

This captivating story remained consistent in its use of imagery, poetic structure, and vivid illustrations, which are seen throughout the story.

The fictional story explores how a child's imagination reacts to unexpected and stressful situations.

Based on my observations, I highly recommend this children's fiction book —a fun-filled, exciting story that children will enjoy reading and can add to their book collection.

 

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