Cottonmouth and the Great Gift

author: C.S. Fritz
name: Wayne
average rating: 4.00
book published: 2014
rating: 3
read at: 2015/04/30
date added: 2015/04/30
shelves: children-s
review:
'Cottonmouth and the Great Gift' is the second book in the series by C.S. Fritz. It's a middle book, so it picks up right after events in 'Cottonmouth and the River' and it has a bit of a cliffhanger ending.

So, Frederick has been saved from eating the big, black egg. Tug has given him a job to do with a similar black egg, but Tug is not around anymore. Instead, Tug has sent a hummingbird named Yellowthroat to help Frederick out. They travel down the river, and find an unusual bookshelf with an unusual librarian. They also find a weird sphinxlike being and Frederick makes another bad move. Will he be with Tug again? Can they complete the mission to deliver the black egg?

It's got good illustrations. I found more story depth in this one. The book is an allegory of the first chapter of Acts: the ascension of Christ and the arrival of the Holy Spirit. Yellowthroat is supposed to be this gift. I like the representation, but he doesn't seem to be very powerful or influential in Frederick's life. The book ends on a cliffhanger, which seems like a weird way to end a picture book. I would have liked a more self-contained story rather than one that ends on a question. Obviously, this can lead to conversations and imagining with young children, but I feel it should be known to potential buyers.

I received a review copy of this ebook from David C. Cook and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.


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