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The Adventures of Pick Pock, Tick Tock: The Attack of the Monkeys
Award Winner of Literary Titan ★★★★★
Rumour has it that in the curious town of Pick-Pock, nothing is ever as it seems. The quaint streets and simple people will lull you into a dream. Keep your eyes open and watch your back. Be quick on your feet and never linger. But if you receive an invitation to join the academy... Beware ! Your life will change forever. In The Adventures of Pick Pock, Tick Tock, Rad Manning, Mia Yang, and Eric Bailey had absolutely nothing in common- except for several behaviour issues- and it was highly unlikely their paths would ever cross until the wise headmaster, Mr Chan, brought them together. In an unexpected turn of events, the teens soon realized that facing outrageous illusions, passing daring obstacles, and wielding unusual powers were just the beginning to unlocking Pick-Pock's mysteries-not to mention being chased by a clan of golden monkeys! What happens when you team up a proud Viking-wannabe, a hotheaded teen drama queen, and a gibbering klutz for six entire months? Mischief, mayhem, and rip-roaring adventures, of course!
Rumour has it that in the curious town of Pick-Pock, nothing is ever as it seems. The quaint streets and simple people will lull you into a dream. Keep your eyes open and watch your back. Be quick on your feet and never linger. But if you receive an invitation to join the academy... Beware ! Your life will change forever. In The Adventures of Pick Pock, Tick Tock, Rad Manning, Mia Yang, and Eric Bailey had absolutely nothing in common- except for several behaviour issues- and it was highly unlikely their paths would ever cross until the wise headmaster, Mr Chan, brought them together. In an unexpected turn of events, the teens soon realized that facing outrageous illusions, passing daring obstacles, and wielding unusual powers were just the beginning to unlocking Pick-Pock's mysteries-not to mention being chased by a clan of golden monkeys! What happens when you team up a proud Viking-wannabe, a hotheaded teen drama queen, and a gibbering klutz for six entire months? Mischief, mayhem, and rip-roaring adventures, of course!
126 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2022
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Michael Clarke
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"Creativity is only as limited as your imagination." This is one of the mottos that I live by. I am a freelance artist who has experience in 3d modelling for games, product visualization, and video editing. I also love writing about my experiences as an artist. I've been a 3d artist and video editor for over eight years. I love doing anything that puts my creativity to work.
I am keen on honing my creativity through words. I published a book in 2021 about positivity, and from that my desire to write grew.
I write to inspire. I write to encourage you. I write to heal.
I have a deep desire to tell my stories. And I want to share my stories with you.
I don't want to come across as arrogant, but people say I am a ray of sunshine, always looking on the bright side of life. I love helping others and motivating them to be their best selves. I have a self-motivated personality and am always looking for ways to improve myself. I have been through many difficult challenges in life, but I have always pushed through with a positive attitude. I am an optimistic individual who believes that anything is possible if you set your mind to it.
Please see: Michael Clarke
"Creativity is only as limited as your imagination." This is one of the mottos that I live by. I am a freelance artist who has experience in 3d modelling for games, product visualization, and video editing. I also love writing about my experiences as an artist. I've been a 3d artist and video editor for over eight years. I love doing anything that puts my creativity to work.
I am keen on honing my creativity through words. I published a book in 2021 about positivity, and from that my desire to write grew.
I write to inspire. I write to encourage you. I write to heal.
I have a deep desire to tell my stories. And I want to share my stories with you.
I don't want to come across as arrogant, but people say I am a ray of sunshine, always looking on the bright side of life. I love helping others and motivating them to be their best selves. I have a self-motivated personality and am always looking for ways to improve myself. I have been through many difficult challenges in life, but I have always pushed through with a positive attitude. I am an optimistic individual who believes that anything is possible if you set your mind to it.
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December 13, 2022
Three teenagers struggle to fit in at the local middle school. Rad, a boy with a warrior’s heart and an artist’s eye, fights to understand why mundane school subjects like math are important. Mia, an athletic girl, strives to get to the top no matter what, especially if that means proving she’s the best in a fight. Eric, a quiet boy with Tourette Syndrome, struggles to communicate and find understanding. When the school suddenly catches fire, all three children find themselves in the same proverbial boat. With their teachers at their wit’s end and their parents called to speak with the principal, Rad, Mia, and Eric soon begin a journey to the small town of Pic Pock for enrollment in a behavioral course to improve their performance at school. But the course is beyond anything they could have imagined, and a wild adventure soon begins in the mysterious woods surrounding the quiet town.
The Adventures of Pick Pock Tick Tock: Attack of the Monkeys by Michael Clarke is an outside-the-box middle-grade adventure. The struggles of Eric, Mia, and Rad are understandable and easy to identify with. Rad is often bored with school and dreams of becoming a great warrior one day. Mia wants to push herself and win but has difficulty relying on others and resents being told what to do. Eric is the character that touched my heart the most. Shy and often misunderstood, Eric fights to find his inner courage and focus. Together, all three must learn to help each other if they hope to pass the tests ahead.
This book is fast-paced and has a good page length for the age group. However, I felt there were a few problems, mostly in how Eric was portrayed. Although I liked that a character with Tourette Syndrome was included in the story, I thought the character could have been represented with more sensitivity. Although the book’s tone is light and not meant to be taken too seriously, the depiction of Tourette Syndrome in the book could be seen as offensive in a few instances. I also disliked that the teachers in the story had so little patience and respect for a child with special needs.
The story is highly engaging and ends with the promise of many more adventures. Though we have only scratched the surface of the magical mysteries of the town of Pick Pock, the continuing tale of Eric, Mia, and Rad has lots of potential. This journey of three young teens trying to find their place in the world has only just begun. Great for ages 10 and up who like a story where anything is possible, this fast-moving tale is perfect for reading on a relaxing Saturday afternoon.
The Adventures of Pick Pock Tick Tock: Attack of the Monkeys by Michael Clarke is an outside-the-box middle-grade adventure. The struggles of Eric, Mia, and Rad are understandable and easy to identify with. Rad is often bored with school and dreams of becoming a great warrior one day. Mia wants to push herself and win but has difficulty relying on others and resents being told what to do. Eric is the character that touched my heart the most. Shy and often misunderstood, Eric fights to find his inner courage and focus. Together, all three must learn to help each other if they hope to pass the tests ahead.
This book is fast-paced and has a good page length for the age group. However, I felt there were a few problems, mostly in how Eric was portrayed. Although I liked that a character with Tourette Syndrome was included in the story, I thought the character could have been represented with more sensitivity. Although the book’s tone is light and not meant to be taken too seriously, the depiction of Tourette Syndrome in the book could be seen as offensive in a few instances. I also disliked that the teachers in the story had so little patience and respect for a child with special needs.
The story is highly engaging and ends with the promise of many more adventures. Though we have only scratched the surface of the magical mysteries of the town of Pick Pock, the continuing tale of Eric, Mia, and Rad has lots of potential. This journey of three young teens trying to find their place in the world has only just begun. Great for ages 10 and up who like a story where anything is possible, this fast-moving tale is perfect for reading on a relaxing Saturday afternoon.
April 20, 2023
Weird but good
I wasn't sure where the book was going at first as the story assembled the group of kids, but it did a decent job of pulling the story together by the end. This is just the first book in a series, so it ends without a solid conclusion. With that said it was entertaining enough, but I hope the second book is better than the first.
I wasn't sure where the book was going at first as the story assembled the group of kids, but it did a decent job of pulling the story together by the end. This is just the first book in a series, so it ends without a solid conclusion. With that said it was entertaining enough, but I hope the second book is better than the first.
May 13, 2023
Good kids story
This story kind of reminds me of The Wizard of Oz- in that these kids get transported into a magical kind of land after being bad and not acting quiet right even if they thought they were doing the right thing. They had to go through a journey to learn how to act and when they got back it was like it never happened.
This story kind of reminds me of The Wizard of Oz- in that these kids get transported into a magical kind of land after being bad and not acting quiet right even if they thought they were doing the right thing. They had to go through a journey to learn how to act and when they got back it was like it never happened.
May 8, 2023
Great message for kids
I appreciate the message of the book that inspires camaraderie, trust, friendships, and courage. The adventures in this fantastical place takes the reader to imagine the obstacles and overcome each one with joy.
I appreciate the message of the book that inspires camaraderie, trust, friendships, and courage. The adventures in this fantastical place takes the reader to imagine the obstacles and overcome each one with joy.
July 21, 2023
Fun Little Book!
I love the misbehaving kids going on to the Principal’s office and into the forest. A great fun adventure for beginner readers. The illustrations are also a big bonus and well done!
I love the misbehaving kids going on to the Principal’s office and into the forest. A great fun adventure for beginner readers. The illustrations are also a big bonus and well done!
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