A Pixie Called Pudding

A Pixie Called Pudding #1

by Travis Flynn

On an obscure island in the North Atlantic Ocean, a cheerful pixie named Pudding is about to make history by launching the world's first submarine. Unfortunately, the maiden voyage, which should be an easy cruise around the ocean for the young inventor and her three friends, quickly turns into an unexpected adventure. With events of mythological proportions happening all around her, Pudding soon realizes that her newest invention may land her in the history books for an entirely different reason.

Genres: Fantasy, Amazon, Fiction, Childrens, Young Adult

113 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 21, 2011

About the author

Travis Flynn has been writing young adult fiction since early 2008. His work combines fantasy, adventure, and mythological elements with a cast of unusal characters. His first completed work, Ghost Tales, was released in August 2011. A Pixie Called Pudding was released December 2011 as a free ebook. The next two novels in the pixie series, The Siren's Song and The Wayward King were released in 2012 and 2013.

Travis Flynn is a lifelong resident of Iowa and can often be found at a computer screen, busily engaged in computer and data science. He occasionally teaches college courses in the areas of math and science, and has been known to enjoy sci-fi TV and video games too much.

Reviews

[Stumped Students' · Rating 4 out of 5]

Author: Travis Flynn

Lexile: 700

Age Level: 10-13

Pudding is not your average pixie. Yes, she goes to school, has a tight group of friends, and enjoys hanging out by the beach, but one thing makes her way different. She loves science. In a world filled with magic, the people of Luinia never saw a reason to focus on science. Because of this shared belief, many of the adults frown upon her work. Even one of her friends proves to be jealous and tries to sabotage her. I bet you’ll never guess what happens.

What I Liked: Pudding is a great lead character. She’s quirky, does her own thing, and isn’t always the center of attention the way that most characters tend to be. Although she makes a lot of HUGE mistakes, she takes everything as it comes and never falls into a negative attitude (there’s enough of that to go around from another character). I also liked the length of this book. It was a quick read; but one filled with deep thoughts, connections, and inferences.

What Could Have Been Better: I know some authors like to throw in an antagonist (evil character), but Nemesis was just too harsh! I hated that Pudding stayed her friend after everything Nemesis did and said to her and her friends. I hope Pudding comes to her senses in the next book!

Who Should Read This Book: This one is definitely girl focused, although the cover persuaded me otherwise. Although there’s science, adventure, and action, it’s still “girly” to me. If you like a little fantasy in your reading, pick up this book.

[Jacquelyn Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a book that I think all young girls would love and enjoy, and along the way learn something .

The was great and an easy read

[Madelyn Marie Marsh · Rating 4 out of 5]

:)

good book really enjoyed it a great book. if you like fiction this book is definitely for you. just a wonderful boom
book

[Chris Meads · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pixie lives in a town called Lumina. She is one strange pixie, she is an inventor and those that live around her are not happy about it, except for Fidget and Jinx. Between the three of them, things happen and not always for their own good.

It took me a while to read the story with all the other books I have wanted to read. This is a funny book with tie-ins to our own history (submarines and jet airplanes). It will make you laugh as you read this book.

[Paul Pfeiffer · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a wonderful book with such a fun, inspirational main character. Pudding is fun, kind, reckless and a scientist among a people who use magic. It's a quick read, an easy read and the moment I got to the end, I bought the second book in the trilogy. A great cliff hanger ending.

[Cams Fire Tablet · Rating 5 out of 5]

An amazing book says my 9year old son can't what to read the next one

Good for people who like adventure story's and magic and quite a good book not to hard to read
😀😀😀😀

[Emily Bardon · Rating 4 out of 5]

It’s just a good book that I think most would enjoy

[Teagan Goode · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really liked the book it was a nice book to read

[Petra Howard · Rating 4 out of 5]

Have you ever wondered how the ancient Egyptians build the pyramids? Or who came up with the idea of the submarine? Or who designed the Horse of Troy? Or what happened to Atlantis?
All those questions, and more, are answered in A Pixie Called Pudding, The Siren's Song and The Wayward King by Travis Flynn.

Mr Flynn has a bachelor's degree in Chemistry and a master's in Management Information Systems... and it shows in his books. He has brought a magical mix of science, information and fantasy together. No major technical terms, but you can tell that there is a profound understanding of how things work. And that makes it a joy to read.

Pudding has built a submarine and is about to take it on a test dive. Her best friends, Fidget and Jinx are joining her. As does her other friend, Nemesis. True to his name, Fidget is slightly fidgety about the whole ordeal, but his love for sweet Pudding ensures that he is there. Jinx... well, Jinx is... hazardous. With all the best intentions in the world, anything he touches just goes a little... wrong. But it is Nemesis that causes the biggest problems; jealous of Pudding and her wild inventions, Nemesis has some tricks up her utterly fashionable sleeves.

Throughout the books, the four Pixies meet the most colourful of characters and have the most amazing adventures; I loved being able to accompany them on their journeys. And there is still so much more room for further explorations... which is good, seeing how Mr Flynn is working on the fourth instalment.

The series A Pixie Called Pudding is written for younger readers. But... if you like fantasy (and I know you do), you will find this an enjoyable read, no matter your age.

[Alexandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Pixie Called Pudding is about a woman inventor who lives in a world where calculations and science are frowned upon. This fictional place centers around magic, enchantments, and spells. Pudding does not despise magic; she is quite good at it, but she enjoys learning and discovery. A lot of her inventions consist of magical reinforcements. Anyway, her 'friend', Nemesis, is very jealous of successful Pudding and tries to sabotage one of her biggest discoveries. Luckily, Pudding has built a second one and this saves them. I do not want to spoil it, so I will not say from what, but read it and find out!

[Anna fred Hurst · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is super super short I think I read it in about half an hour to 45 minutes, and I felt it wasn't necessary and the book when they did they could've kept the first and the second book together That would've made the most sense. Another thing is the book in itself doesn't quite make any sense it leaves the reader at the end dazed and confused and there was lack of detail, almost as if it's meant for a child but with adult words

[Alex L Criddle · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a charming novel with interesting characters and a unique plot. However, I felt that the pace was jumpy at times and there needed to be more explanation or background, just something to tie events together. I think that younger girls would definitely like this novel and I do admire that Pudding is different and doesn't change for anyone.

[Susan · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a cute children's book about Pudding, a pixie who wouldn't back down on her beliefs. Her friends are an over-weight boy, a boy who is very nervous and scared, and a girl who is a spoiled brat. I didn't like the spoiled brat. She seemed more evil than anything, and yet Pudding was always nice to her. I plan on reading the next two novels in the series. Probably for ages 10-13.

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is definitely a book I feel young girls would enjoy. I'm particularly fond of it because of Pudding's interest in science and inventions. I feel like the younger generations need more exposure to things like this. I also enjoyed how some of our real world was tied into it; the mystery of Atlantis. Who knows... maybe it was a pixie who sunk the great city after all.

[Matthew · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pudding's adventures make for a highly refreshing and amicable read, however lacking in real substance it is. It has a good message for the young target audience, and Flynn's writing style is talented. A Pixie Called Pudding is enjoyable fluff, at the most.

[Stephani · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was really entertaining!!!! Leaving me with the dire need to read the next one!!!!!!! Easy to read, Fun characters, cute story line.

[Tayla Potayta · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was cute. I skimmed some parts but I don't regret reading it, I'm just not gonna flip out to read the next one

[Samantha · Rating 3 out of 5]

Unusual & might read the next ones. Nothing more than what I thought it would be. More for teenagers than young adults

[Abby Sauer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ok

This book is ok but its a little confusing for me. I'm nine so what am I saying. Follow me on Google+ my email is
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[Kaylynn Fernandez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great

I rated it five stars because I really like the main character pudding. This is NOT a fairy tale book. Great for girls 8-13

[Mia · Rating 3 out of 5]

At first I found it a bit boring and hard to get into however as you get into it you really enjoy reading it- I would recommend this if you don't mind waiting a bit for the good bit!

[Maggie Honeysucker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great creativity

5 stars.
Such good detail and personality with the characters.
I love the beginning so much.
Maggie, 11 years of age

[Esme Green · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely Brilliant!

This book was gripping and adventurous with lots of problems that pudding gets into. She is an inspiration to those young scientists out there!

[I G Whitehouse · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can't wait to get the next book in this series left me on a cliff hanger couldn't put the book down .it is a MUST HAVE !!!

[paige simmonds · Rating 5 out of 5]

never read it ;D

[Sam · Rating 3 out of 5]

It is weird but cute. I like how they incorporate things from 'our world' into this pixie world.