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Little Devil
The children have already been on holiday for a week and Elizabeth is bored. Her brother, Jason, and cousin, Jasmine, aren't taking much notice of her, and all her friends seem to be away. Elizabeth really wishes that something exciting would happen. That's when an unexpected visitor arrives. He's got two horns, a tail, and the ability to grant almost any wish. For Elizabeth, Jason and Jasmine this looks like it is going to be the most exciting summer ever!
But a word of sometimes you should be careful what you wish for ... ***
But a word of sometimes you should be careful what you wish for ... ***
146 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2006
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April 19, 2022
This was a heartwarming read full of amazing lessons. The children have already been on holiday for a week & Elizabeth is bored. Jason & Jasmine aren't taking much notice of her, & all her friends seem to be away. Elizabeth really wishes that something exciting would happen. That's when an unexpected visitor arrives. He's got two horns, a tail & the ability to grant almost any wish. For Elizabeth, her brother Jason & her cousin Jasmine this looks like it is going to be the most exciting summer ever!But a word of warning - sometimes you should be careful what you wish for...This book explores how each & every one of us has a “devilish” side. During childhood we sometimes push the limits with the naughtiness, seeing how far we can go. Also, some mischievous fun can be fine, or ways to learn right from wrong. But sometimes it can go too far, & it’s not ok. You shouldn’t do anything that causes harm, for example. Also, boredom where children are concerned can be the devils playground, so to speak, for bad behavior. That’s why it’s important, in my opinion, to avoid that happening if possible lol. This was highly imaginative, creative, & a great sibling & cousins story. I loved the ending, & the box part was brilliant. Really enjoyed this. Along with the beautiful cover front & back, there are beautiful illustrations at every chapter heading by Katriona Chapman!💜
May 5, 2011
The Little Devil
By Simone Solon
There is a little Devil in all of us.
This brilliant children’s book is based on the idea that we all have our mischievous side. While it leads to adventures outside of the norm, while a certain amount of hi-jinks keeps one creative, this trickster spirit can go too far. Childhood is a time to live and learn, to discover through experience where the boundaries are and what the difference is between having fun and causing harm or distress to others.
The idle brain is the Devil’s playground.
The story opens with three children being naughty. five-year-old Elizabeth, inspired by the Muse of boredom, is drawing colorful fishes all over her bedroom wallpaper. Her older brother, Jason, is supposed to be minding her, but has sealed himself into his room to play video games. Their teenage cousin, Jasmine, is also shirking her duty writing postcards to her family and friends. Suddenly, Elizabeth sees a monkey swinging in a tree in the garden and runs to tell the others. But this is no monkey. It is the Little Devil come to tempt them. The vice of this particular little devil, with his red skin and horns and long, pointy tail, is that he loves to eat human food, stuffing himself so full that he can hardly walk.
And tempt them he does, leading them deeper and deeper into trouble. Like most devilish pursuits, at first its relatively harmless fun. Like ransacking the food cupboard to feed the Little Devil. But things gradually escalate. Soon the Little Devil has the children jumping off rooftops and, luckily, flying, convincing Jasmine to starve herself to get thin, trespassing on a man-eating troll, creating magical mayhem at a party, until they are finally flying through the night like bombers, trashing the village, destroying homes, all in the name of fun.
Solon’s Little Devil is a master of manipulation and situational morality. She understands how wickedness sneaks up and gradually takes over. Beginning with a breakdown in social values such as good manner sand consideration for others in order to maximize fun, each boundary is breached until conscience is corrupted. Luckily for the children, an elderly neighbor, Mrs. Bevan, knows that Little Devil and is able to help the children turn the tables on him and, in so doing, set him free.
This very well-written chapter book and is fairly long, but Solon’s adventures and magical touches, like the well in the woods that leads to the Otherworld, keep the pages turning. The illustrations by Katriona Chapman are delightful. This is a great story for teaching children the basic difference between right and wrong, a truth that has gone by the wayside in the last few decades. The story illustrates, through the spirit of play, how things can go wrong, and the sometimes painful consequences for others when one gives full reign to selfishness. The surprise ending is transformational. Highly recommended
By Simone Solon
There is a little Devil in all of us.
This brilliant children’s book is based on the idea that we all have our mischievous side. While it leads to adventures outside of the norm, while a certain amount of hi-jinks keeps one creative, this trickster spirit can go too far. Childhood is a time to live and learn, to discover through experience where the boundaries are and what the difference is between having fun and causing harm or distress to others.
The idle brain is the Devil’s playground.
The story opens with three children being naughty. five-year-old Elizabeth, inspired by the Muse of boredom, is drawing colorful fishes all over her bedroom wallpaper. Her older brother, Jason, is supposed to be minding her, but has sealed himself into his room to play video games. Their teenage cousin, Jasmine, is also shirking her duty writing postcards to her family and friends. Suddenly, Elizabeth sees a monkey swinging in a tree in the garden and runs to tell the others. But this is no monkey. It is the Little Devil come to tempt them. The vice of this particular little devil, with his red skin and horns and long, pointy tail, is that he loves to eat human food, stuffing himself so full that he can hardly walk.
And tempt them he does, leading them deeper and deeper into trouble. Like most devilish pursuits, at first its relatively harmless fun. Like ransacking the food cupboard to feed the Little Devil. But things gradually escalate. Soon the Little Devil has the children jumping off rooftops and, luckily, flying, convincing Jasmine to starve herself to get thin, trespassing on a man-eating troll, creating magical mayhem at a party, until they are finally flying through the night like bombers, trashing the village, destroying homes, all in the name of fun.
Solon’s Little Devil is a master of manipulation and situational morality. She understands how wickedness sneaks up and gradually takes over. Beginning with a breakdown in social values such as good manner sand consideration for others in order to maximize fun, each boundary is breached until conscience is corrupted. Luckily for the children, an elderly neighbor, Mrs. Bevan, knows that Little Devil and is able to help the children turn the tables on him and, in so doing, set him free.
This very well-written chapter book and is fairly long, but Solon’s adventures and magical touches, like the well in the woods that leads to the Otherworld, keep the pages turning. The illustrations by Katriona Chapman are delightful. This is a great story for teaching children the basic difference between right and wrong, a truth that has gone by the wayside in the last few decades. The story illustrates, through the spirit of play, how things can go wrong, and the sometimes painful consequences for others when one gives full reign to selfishness. The surprise ending is transformational. Highly recommended
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