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Prince Iggy and the Kingdom of Naysayer
This quirky and fast paced story with 30+ illustrations is ideal for middle grade readers and adults looking for a different kind of hero. Kirkus Reviews called the first book in the Adventures of Prince Iggy "An entertaining fantasy with a quirky, inventive storyline that shows how things invariably turn out badly for bullies." IndieReader wrote "a charming story about finding out who you are and following your heart" and Foreword Clarion said, "Fynn is adept at making scenes come to life...while weaving an entertaining yarn." San Francisco Book Review concluded, "The book is going to be devoured by readers of any type, whether they're looking for some fun fiction, a comical read, or a page-turner."
All Iggy Rose wants is for the kids at the Naysayer Academy to like him, and one special girl in particular. But instead, he gets teased and taunted. Every day, he eats alone in the cafeteria and gets beaten up after school on the playground. But when a cruel prank leads to Iggy's escape from the academy, a wild, unimaginable adventure begins.
Why is King Naysayer offering a hefty reward for Iggy's capture? When Iggy joins forces with an eclectic cast of characters, he discovers the answer. But before he can escape from the kingdom of Naysayer, Iggy must first reclaim what is rightfully his. Does this sad, lonely boy have the courage to battle the biggest school bully, a mean headmistress, and a greedy, cruel king? Will Iggy finally believe in himself and discover his true destiny?
All Iggy Rose wants is for the kids at the Naysayer Academy to like him, and one special girl in particular. But instead, he gets teased and taunted. Every day, he eats alone in the cafeteria and gets beaten up after school on the playground. But when a cruel prank leads to Iggy's escape from the academy, a wild, unimaginable adventure begins.
Why is King Naysayer offering a hefty reward for Iggy's capture? When Iggy joins forces with an eclectic cast of characters, he discovers the answer. But before he can escape from the kingdom of Naysayer, Iggy must first reclaim what is rightfully his. Does this sad, lonely boy have the courage to battle the biggest school bully, a mean headmistress, and a greedy, cruel king? Will Iggy finally believe in himself and discover his true destiny?
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First published November 5, 2013
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April 4, 2016
This book was a very fast, fun read for me. A perfect book for elementary children ages 8-14 or even adults who just need a relaxing, amusing read.
Iggy is an orphan boy in the Kingdom of Naysayer. He was found on the kindgom's shores when he was a baby and taken straight to the school where he lives. He has no friends and it teased and ridiculed constantly by his peers. This immediately pulls at my heart for Iggy. Even his teacher is awful and allows and encourages this. Then we meet the King of Naysayer. Greedy, nasty man takes the one thing that Iggy ones. A red ring found on him when he first arrived in the kingdom.
So imagine all the school bullies of elementary school that you know. That is every person in this kingdom. Lying is encouraged, bad deeds are praised! And alone stands Iggy, lonely with a moral code different from the others.
When Iggy is taken by a man claiming he is the long lost prince of their Kingdom, Iggy does not know what to believe. All he knows is he doesn't want to be "Stinky Iggy" anymore.
This book touches on finding ones own identity, and especially lots of elements on various bullying. I had hoped for a bit more "lesson learned" type of story for those around Iggy but that is not what we really get. But we go watch as Iggy stands up for what is right and true. I do advise with the bullying aspects, younger children should read with an adult. Especially if the child has experience with bad bullying. It might be a bit sensitive.
Iggy is a great kid that I enjoyed reading about. This was book one of a series. A light read with a little comedy and periodic pictures to give ones eyes a break from the words. The chapters are short, making the reading for children easier for break stops. Definitely a thumbs up read!
Iggy is an orphan boy in the Kingdom of Naysayer. He was found on the kindgom's shores when he was a baby and taken straight to the school where he lives. He has no friends and it teased and ridiculed constantly by his peers. This immediately pulls at my heart for Iggy. Even his teacher is awful and allows and encourages this. Then we meet the King of Naysayer. Greedy, nasty man takes the one thing that Iggy ones. A red ring found on him when he first arrived in the kingdom.
So imagine all the school bullies of elementary school that you know. That is every person in this kingdom. Lying is encouraged, bad deeds are praised! And alone stands Iggy, lonely with a moral code different from the others.
When Iggy is taken by a man claiming he is the long lost prince of their Kingdom, Iggy does not know what to believe. All he knows is he doesn't want to be "Stinky Iggy" anymore.
This book touches on finding ones own identity, and especially lots of elements on various bullying. I had hoped for a bit more "lesson learned" type of story for those around Iggy but that is not what we really get. But we go watch as Iggy stands up for what is right and true. I do advise with the bullying aspects, younger children should read with an adult. Especially if the child has experience with bad bullying. It might be a bit sensitive.
Iggy is a great kid that I enjoyed reading about. This was book one of a series. A light read with a little comedy and periodic pictures to give ones eyes a break from the words. The chapters are short, making the reading for children easier for break stops. Definitely a thumbs up read!
June 28, 2014
After all the hype I was quite surprised by the first third of the book, which consisted of the unremitting bullying of Prince Iggy at the hands of Teddy and his friends, and also by the Headmistress of the Naysayer Academy. I’m sure the author feels this would provide both basis for Prince Iggy’s character development, and get boys involved in reading, but I’d hate to think that they might feel it gave a good example of how to bully effectively. As with the writing style, this feels somewhat Dickensian.
Once Prince Iggy gets away from this situation the story develops well and the author’s story-telling provides plenty of amusing description and action.
It was a very quick read (it took me just an hour and a half) and I suspect the story of Prince Iggy will be well served by the second in the series. A promising introduction to a new fun action and fantasy series.
Once Prince Iggy gets away from this situation the story develops well and the author’s story-telling provides plenty of amusing description and action.
It was a very quick read (it took me just an hour and a half) and I suspect the story of Prince Iggy will be well served by the second in the series. A promising introduction to a new fun action and fantasy series.
October 26, 2017
Great story for young readers
It's a really cute story that appeals to young readers. My 11 year old son enjoyed the storyline and wants to continue the series. It's great for 4th and 5th graders.
It's a really cute story that appeals to young readers. My 11 year old son enjoyed the storyline and wants to continue the series. It's great for 4th and 5th graders.
April 9, 2019
Great book for my year 4 students.
July 5, 2024
This is a good story! I love the illustrations so much and this just reminds me of a classic fairytale combined with Matilda. Kids in grades 2-4 will love it as a read aloud. Also, this would be a great TV show for tweens.
June 5, 2014
Prince Iggy and the Kingdom of Naysayer is a fantastical romp featuring a most down-on-his-luck orphan who is tormented on a daily basis by the children of Naysayer Academy. Just when things could not get worse, the King of Naysayer pays the Academy a visit and wrestles Iggy's most prized possession away from him: a beautiful silver ring with a red stone that Iggy has never removed since he was found as a baby washed up on the shore of the kingdom of Naysayer.
But things are about to change for Iggy as he is rescued by Captain Swell, who informs him that he is the long-lost Prince and heir to the throne of the distant Rose Kingdom. Enlisting the help of Miss Blackfeather the fortune teller, Professor Jones the inventor, and Henry O'Henry the poet, the motley crew sets out to recover the magical ring. Standing in their way is an army of rats searching for Iggy, Miss Spitfire, the villainous headmistress of the Academy, and an evil greedy king who wants to keep the power of the ring for himself.
Prince Iggy and the Kingdom of Naysayeris a quirky and entertaining read. The central character, Iggy, is the victim of vicious bullying by absolutely everyone in the Naysayer Academy. The author takes a no-holds barred approach to the bullying in the book - it gets nasty. With some books, I would be cringing through the descriptions of the horrible things that are said (e.g., "You're the most useless kid that ever existed") and done (e.g., thrown and locked into the school's garbage pit) to Iggy; but, in this book, it goes with the fantasy rise-from-the-pits-of-despair fairy tale feel that had me cheering when Iggy comes out on top.
At the beginning of the story, we meet Iggy when he feels helpless and hopeless and expresses his wish to be anyone but himself. This is precisely what the consequence of relentless bullying is in real life. Iggy has internalized some of the sentiments expressed by the bullies (e.g., "you stink", "you're ugly", "you're stupid", "I wish you didn't exist"). As Iggy discovers he is a Prince, we see a change in his confidence as he accepts that the things the bullies have been saying are not true. I love how the author has woven this theme in the story.
The secondary characters in the book are all compelling, well-developed, and wonderfully quirky. There is a clear division between the "good guys" (i.e., Iggy, Captain Swell, Miss Blackfeather, Professor Jones, and Henry O'Henry) and the "bad guys" (i.e., the King of Naysayer, Miss Spitfire, and Teddy, a fellow student of Iggy's and his main tormentor). This is very much a tale of the good guys versus the bad guys and my kids and I loved rooting for Iggy and his friends. The author did a great job of setting the story up this way and the illustrations peppering the text every few pages go even further in depicting the true nature of each of the characters.
Aside from the message about bullying and about developing self-esteem and self-confidence, there are components of magic and fantasy in the story. The ring, we learn, is magical although the full extent of its power is not quite known by the end of the book. Miss Spitfire also has the sole power (through her staff) to turn children into rats. Miss Blackfeather has a few magical powers as well, but there is so much more to learn about her. With the sprinkling of magic in the story, I can't wait to see where the author goes next. When we were done reading, my son immediately said, "I want to read the next book. Can we get the next book?" I think that says it all, doesn't it? Great read aloud book!
My Bottom Line:
There is so much that is entertaining about Prince Iggy and the Kingdom of Naysayer. From the over-the-top characters, to the delightful rags-to-riches story, the laugh out loud scenes, and the magical and fantastical setting, this book is sure to be enjoyed by children and reluctant readers in particular ages 7 years and older. I highly recommend this quick read and we all can't wait to read Book 2!
But things are about to change for Iggy as he is rescued by Captain Swell, who informs him that he is the long-lost Prince and heir to the throne of the distant Rose Kingdom. Enlisting the help of Miss Blackfeather the fortune teller, Professor Jones the inventor, and Henry O'Henry the poet, the motley crew sets out to recover the magical ring. Standing in their way is an army of rats searching for Iggy, Miss Spitfire, the villainous headmistress of the Academy, and an evil greedy king who wants to keep the power of the ring for himself.
Prince Iggy and the Kingdom of Naysayeris a quirky and entertaining read. The central character, Iggy, is the victim of vicious bullying by absolutely everyone in the Naysayer Academy. The author takes a no-holds barred approach to the bullying in the book - it gets nasty. With some books, I would be cringing through the descriptions of the horrible things that are said (e.g., "You're the most useless kid that ever existed") and done (e.g., thrown and locked into the school's garbage pit) to Iggy; but, in this book, it goes with the fantasy rise-from-the-pits-of-despair fairy tale feel that had me cheering when Iggy comes out on top.
At the beginning of the story, we meet Iggy when he feels helpless and hopeless and expresses his wish to be anyone but himself. This is precisely what the consequence of relentless bullying is in real life. Iggy has internalized some of the sentiments expressed by the bullies (e.g., "you stink", "you're ugly", "you're stupid", "I wish you didn't exist"). As Iggy discovers he is a Prince, we see a change in his confidence as he accepts that the things the bullies have been saying are not true. I love how the author has woven this theme in the story.
The secondary characters in the book are all compelling, well-developed, and wonderfully quirky. There is a clear division between the "good guys" (i.e., Iggy, Captain Swell, Miss Blackfeather, Professor Jones, and Henry O'Henry) and the "bad guys" (i.e., the King of Naysayer, Miss Spitfire, and Teddy, a fellow student of Iggy's and his main tormentor). This is very much a tale of the good guys versus the bad guys and my kids and I loved rooting for Iggy and his friends. The author did a great job of setting the story up this way and the illustrations peppering the text every few pages go even further in depicting the true nature of each of the characters.
Aside from the message about bullying and about developing self-esteem and self-confidence, there are components of magic and fantasy in the story. The ring, we learn, is magical although the full extent of its power is not quite known by the end of the book. Miss Spitfire also has the sole power (through her staff) to turn children into rats. Miss Blackfeather has a few magical powers as well, but there is so much more to learn about her. With the sprinkling of magic in the story, I can't wait to see where the author goes next. When we were done reading, my son immediately said, "I want to read the next book. Can we get the next book?" I think that says it all, doesn't it? Great read aloud book!
My Bottom Line:
There is so much that is entertaining about Prince Iggy and the Kingdom of Naysayer. From the over-the-top characters, to the delightful rags-to-riches story, the laugh out loud scenes, and the magical and fantastical setting, this book is sure to be enjoyed by children and reluctant readers in particular ages 7 years and older. I highly recommend this quick read and we all can't wait to read Book 2!
July 17, 2014
Prince Iggy and The Naysayer Academy
Bookreview:
Brittany Perez (oh my Bookness)
@ohmybookness
July 17,2014
Book 1: Excerpt:
"_Into the trash well you must go!
That is your fate don't you know!
Because you smell like rotten toes,
Into the trash well you must go!_
(Prince Iggy & The Kingdom Of Naysayer)
Review
Prince Iggy & The Naysayer Academy by Aldo Flynn, illustrated by Richie Vicencio, is about a boy named Iggy who has no clue that he is the rightful heir to the Rose Kingdom. Always being taunted and made fun of and beaten on by Teddy and his friends, making sure Iggy's time at Naysayer is more miserable, extra miserable then if he went to school with no one knowing who he is. Ms. Spitfire the headmistress at Naysayer does not help, well she is no better than her students, she encourages the bullying of Iggy and wacks Iggy with her walking stick every time he can't get an answer or "does something wrong". To Ms. Spitfire Iggy is. to very smart, dumbest of them all with no potential because Iggy compared to the rest of the students did agree with her or their tactics and in their philosophy.
In the Kingdom of Naysayer ruled by King Naysayer himself, where well no one was really happy....the students would spend all year long Naysayer Academy never seeing their parents again once they enter. The students learn when to actually be honest (and not the proper term for it either)! According to Ms. Spitfire and children "you should only be honest when being honest gets you something in return." Also why it's not good to share...(don't see anything good coming from that)....what you learn in Naysayer is "you should not share because you will get less. Just from reading the two rules that Naysayer is no good for anyone, children are taught to be disrespectful, be miserable, with no real understanding of self worth. When Iggy gets thrown down into the trash well, it starts his journey of self discovery.
If it wasn't for the Crow (who once was a human man until put under a spell for something he did) who discovered Iggy at Naysayer Academy, he would never know there was more to him than "Stinky Iggy."
Prince Iggy & The Naysayer Academy is a unique and fun story with underlying message about bullying, respect, and exceptance, mixed with fantasy. The story is perfect for middle school grade readers.The story first focuses on different aspects of bullying and a low feeling Iggy but as you move further forward it becomes hard to put don because you want to know what happens to Iggy and his newly acquired friends.
When the adventure begins starting with convincing Miss.Blackfeath, Dr.Jonas, Henry O'Henry, that he is the long lost prince of the Rose Kingdom, he goes to King Naysayers to get ring back. The Rose Ring. To find out if Iggy makes it out of Naysayer, you will just have to pick up a copy and read for yourself.
Bookreview:
Brittany Perez (oh my Bookness)
@ohmybookness
July 17,2014
Book 1: Excerpt:
"_Into the trash well you must go!
That is your fate don't you know!
Because you smell like rotten toes,
Into the trash well you must go!_
(Prince Iggy & The Kingdom Of Naysayer)
Review
Prince Iggy & The Naysayer Academy by Aldo Flynn, illustrated by Richie Vicencio, is about a boy named Iggy who has no clue that he is the rightful heir to the Rose Kingdom. Always being taunted and made fun of and beaten on by Teddy and his friends, making sure Iggy's time at Naysayer is more miserable, extra miserable then if he went to school with no one knowing who he is. Ms. Spitfire the headmistress at Naysayer does not help, well she is no better than her students, she encourages the bullying of Iggy and wacks Iggy with her walking stick every time he can't get an answer or "does something wrong". To Ms. Spitfire Iggy is. to very smart, dumbest of them all with no potential because Iggy compared to the rest of the students did agree with her or their tactics and in their philosophy.
In the Kingdom of Naysayer ruled by King Naysayer himself, where well no one was really happy....the students would spend all year long Naysayer Academy never seeing their parents again once they enter. The students learn when to actually be honest (and not the proper term for it either)! According to Ms. Spitfire and children "you should only be honest when being honest gets you something in return." Also why it's not good to share...(don't see anything good coming from that)....what you learn in Naysayer is "you should not share because you will get less. Just from reading the two rules that Naysayer is no good for anyone, children are taught to be disrespectful, be miserable, with no real understanding of self worth. When Iggy gets thrown down into the trash well, it starts his journey of self discovery.
If it wasn't for the Crow (who once was a human man until put under a spell for something he did) who discovered Iggy at Naysayer Academy, he would never know there was more to him than "Stinky Iggy."
Prince Iggy & The Naysayer Academy is a unique and fun story with underlying message about bullying, respect, and exceptance, mixed with fantasy. The story is perfect for middle school grade readers.The story first focuses on different aspects of bullying and a low feeling Iggy but as you move further forward it becomes hard to put don because you want to know what happens to Iggy and his newly acquired friends.
When the adventure begins starting with convincing Miss.Blackfeath, Dr.Jonas, Henry O'Henry, that he is the long lost prince of the Rose Kingdom, he goes to King Naysayers to get ring back. The Rose Ring. To find out if Iggy makes it out of Naysayer, you will just have to pick up a copy and read for yourself.
January 11, 2015
Young Iggy attends the Naysayer Academy where all the boys and girls of the kingdom are forced to study. They never leave and must eat the same horrible porridge everyday. Miss Spitfire, their teacher, tortures the children both physically and mentally. To make matters worse, Iggy is teased and bullied by all the other children. In the land ruled by King Naysayer, disobedience is punished by torture. Dishonesty and selfishness are considered virtues not faults. Long ago Iggy had mysteriously floated to the shores of this kingdom; he does not know his parents or origin
One day the children decide to throw Iggy down a trash well. He screams for help. A man throws a rope down to rescue him, but then kidnaps the boy and throws him in the back of a wagon. Iggy can’t understand why; but the man named Captain Swell tells him that the ring Iggy wore on his finger proves that he is the prince from the Rose kingdom, who was kidnapped long ago. At first Iggy does not believe his good fortune. To gain back his power he must get back the ring that King Naysayer has stolen from him. Along the journey, Iggy meets a fortune teller, Professor Jones, and an eccentric named Henry O’Henry who will collaborate with him to restore his throne. Will Iggy triumph over adversity? Does he return to Naysayer and punish his tormentors?
This book is intended for tweens and young teens. The black and white line drawings with a graphic novel look break up the story and make the short chapters more visual and interesting. I must give warning that there is some rather coarse language and some pretty nasty examples of bullying behavior which make it inappropriate, in my opinion, for children younger than ten. Lots of adventure, mixed with twists and turns in plot, a bit of magic and fantasy, and the type of humor that appeals to this age group make the book a nice package for the middle grade reader. Parents and teachers might want to preview the book if children will be reading the book independently.
One day the children decide to throw Iggy down a trash well. He screams for help. A man throws a rope down to rescue him, but then kidnaps the boy and throws him in the back of a wagon. Iggy can’t understand why; but the man named Captain Swell tells him that the ring Iggy wore on his finger proves that he is the prince from the Rose kingdom, who was kidnapped long ago. At first Iggy does not believe his good fortune. To gain back his power he must get back the ring that King Naysayer has stolen from him. Along the journey, Iggy meets a fortune teller, Professor Jones, and an eccentric named Henry O’Henry who will collaborate with him to restore his throne. Will Iggy triumph over adversity? Does he return to Naysayer and punish his tormentors?
This book is intended for tweens and young teens. The black and white line drawings with a graphic novel look break up the story and make the short chapters more visual and interesting. I must give warning that there is some rather coarse language and some pretty nasty examples of bullying behavior which make it inappropriate, in my opinion, for children younger than ten. Lots of adventure, mixed with twists and turns in plot, a bit of magic and fantasy, and the type of humor that appeals to this age group make the book a nice package for the middle grade reader. Parents and teachers might want to preview the book if children will be reading the book independently.
July 16, 2014
This book is a wonderful journey, and a great children’s read. It’s all about a boy, a boy named Iggy. He is a student at the Naysayer Academy in the Kingdom of Naysayer…and it’s unlike any kingdom I’ve ever read about or seen in film. In the Kingdom on Naysayer, the king is indulged in a way as old as time: threats.
The king has a Tower of Torture that he heralds at every opportunity, and all follow in his stead to keep the king hopping happy, especially the Naysayer Academy headmistress, Miss Spitfire.
Iggy is the runt of Naysayer Academy, picked on by all, especially his roommate Teddy. But after a disastrous visit from the king, and the loss of one of Iggy’s personal items, Iggy is tormented by his schoolmates – moreso than usual.
Iggy is stuck in a rather odorous place, with no way and no hope of getting out, and a stranger appears. It seems Iggy is more than just the runt of Naysayer Academy, or so this stranger says, but it will take a band of good people to prove such.
By the end of the book, Iggy has gained a considerable amount of confidence and bravery, compared to the Naysayer Academy runt he started out as. A great read with quite an adventure: a captain, a professor, a poet, and a magician (of sorts), a white elephant, a band of rats…and the constant threat of unheard of tortures!
The king has a Tower of Torture that he heralds at every opportunity, and all follow in his stead to keep the king hopping happy, especially the Naysayer Academy headmistress, Miss Spitfire.
Iggy is the runt of Naysayer Academy, picked on by all, especially his roommate Teddy. But after a disastrous visit from the king, and the loss of one of Iggy’s personal items, Iggy is tormented by his schoolmates – moreso than usual.
Iggy is stuck in a rather odorous place, with no way and no hope of getting out, and a stranger appears. It seems Iggy is more than just the runt of Naysayer Academy, or so this stranger says, but it will take a band of good people to prove such.
By the end of the book, Iggy has gained a considerable amount of confidence and bravery, compared to the Naysayer Academy runt he started out as. A great read with quite an adventure: a captain, a professor, a poet, and a magician (of sorts), a white elephant, a band of rats…and the constant threat of unheard of tortures!
August 11, 2016
Prince Iggy doesn't know that he is a prince. All of his life, he's been bullied and called mean names like puke-face Iggy. The people of Naysayer are MEAN! Right is wrong and wrong is right to them. They lie and cheat and hit. And Iggy seems to get most of their meanness directed to him because he doesn't understand why they act the way they do. He finally discovers that he is a prince, so that is why he doesn't fit in there. He was lost at sea as a baby and washed on Naysayer's shores. His magic ring, which the king of Naysayer ends up stealing, ends up being his savior. For when he gets the ring back, his subjects get their magic back and can help him escape.
This is a fast paced book, but I was surprised by how dark the book seemed. There was very much negativity and a couple of curse words thrown in. Being that this is a book aimed at 8-12 year olds, you should be aware of this. I am glad Iggy escaped all of the negativity and bullying, but I wish that the mean characters had been revealed to be under a curse or something that caused them to be so mean and awful to Iggy. They had no redeeming qualities whatsoever. It's one I would recommend reading with your kids so you can be involved in explaining the meanness of the characters.
I received a copy of this book free for my honest review which I have given.
This is a fast paced book, but I was surprised by how dark the book seemed. There was very much negativity and a couple of curse words thrown in. Being that this is a book aimed at 8-12 year olds, you should be aware of this. I am glad Iggy escaped all of the negativity and bullying, but I wish that the mean characters had been revealed to be under a curse or something that caused them to be so mean and awful to Iggy. They had no redeeming qualities whatsoever. It's one I would recommend reading with your kids so you can be involved in explaining the meanness of the characters.
I received a copy of this book free for my honest review which I have given.
July 13, 2014
Do you enjoy reading books where the main character is victorious over the bullies? In Prince Iggy and the Kingdom of Naysayer, with Iggy you discover who he is, where... or should I say why... he washed up on the shores of Naysayer as an infant. Iggy has grown up in the kingdom of Naysayer where the "building had such a miserable air, and was so dreary in its appearance, that even the sun refused to shine down on in." The children of the kingdom lived at the academy and were trained to be bullies, untruthful, and rather rotten. Iggy was so lonely... he just didn't fit in, he didn't even "smell" like all the others. Even a cockroach would not befriend him.
With the help of a Napoleon (a crow), Captain Bartholomew Swell, Miss Blackfeather, Professor Jones, and Henry O'Henry Iggy discovers the truth about his heritage, his kingdom, and his ring... which by the way that worthless, self-centered, evil King of Naysayer took off of poor Iggy's finger... In just the nick of time, Iggy gets his ring and... Well, you will need to discover and enjoy the chaotic adventure for your self... I will say that Iggy's first quest is rollicking good.
A definite purchase for any school library,
MrsK http://mrskbookstogo.blogspot.com/
With the help of a Napoleon (a crow), Captain Bartholomew Swell, Miss Blackfeather, Professor Jones, and Henry O'Henry Iggy discovers the truth about his heritage, his kingdom, and his ring... which by the way that worthless, self-centered, evil King of Naysayer took off of poor Iggy's finger... In just the nick of time, Iggy gets his ring and... Well, you will need to discover and enjoy the chaotic adventure for your self... I will say that Iggy's first quest is rollicking good.
A definite purchase for any school library,
MrsK http://mrskbookstogo.blogspot.com/
July 14, 2014
Prince Iggy and the Kingdom of Naysayer is an Imaginative, magical epic fantasy adventure for young readers. It is so entertaining and and comical that I, a 35 year old adult, sat down and read it all in one sitting.
Prince Iggy and the Kingdom of Naysayer delivers a message about bullying and believing in yourself without beating you over the head with it. When we meet Iggy at the beginning of the story he is a hopeless, bullied orphan with no friends. As the story moves on he learns that he is more than what others says about him and he begins to develop self confidence.
Prince Iggy and the Kingdom of Naysayer will delight your kids, keep them interested and even cause them to laugh out loud. The only reason that I’m giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is because the author uses two curse words (Not the worse ones, but unnecessary in my opinion) in the story and as a parent I think parents should know what their child is reading. If your child is younger than 12, you should read with your child so that you can discuss the language and the bullying, that goes on in the book, at times it is hardcore.
This book was so enjoyable and ended at a cliffhanger that I immediately read the next one cover to cover in one sitting. I HAD to know what happened to Iggy.
Prince Iggy and the Kingdom of Naysayer delivers a message about bullying and believing in yourself without beating you over the head with it. When we meet Iggy at the beginning of the story he is a hopeless, bullied orphan with no friends. As the story moves on he learns that he is more than what others says about him and he begins to develop self confidence.
Prince Iggy and the Kingdom of Naysayer will delight your kids, keep them interested and even cause them to laugh out loud. The only reason that I’m giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is because the author uses two curse words (Not the worse ones, but unnecessary in my opinion) in the story and as a parent I think parents should know what their child is reading. If your child is younger than 12, you should read with your child so that you can discuss the language and the bullying, that goes on in the book, at times it is hardcore.
This book was so enjoyable and ended at a cliffhanger that I immediately read the next one cover to cover in one sitting. I HAD to know what happened to Iggy.
July 15, 2014
I found this book to be sad and delightful to read all at the same time. The character of Iggy is such a sympathetic character but also never gives up, which is a good lesson for children to learn. Iggy's character also reminded me of Dickens orphan Oliver Twist because he seems to be treated the same way at his academy that Oliver was in the orphanage :( Iggy just wants to be normal and escapes one night. But when he is discovered and the plot starts to heat up the action builds and the reader has to wonder if Iggy will make it on his own and get away from the bad guys?
The illustrations in this book also remind me of old time novels as they are in black and white and really set the scene for Iggy's life and what he is going through. There seems to be no color in his life until his escape, so the black and white illustrations are amazingly accurate and they are done so well they look like they were made by a child which brings another great aspect to the book. This book combines a great repertoire of fantasy and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it :)
***I received a complimentary book in exchange for an open and honest review***
The illustrations in this book also remind me of old time novels as they are in black and white and really set the scene for Iggy's life and what he is going through. There seems to be no color in his life until his escape, so the black and white illustrations are amazingly accurate and they are done so well they look like they were made by a child which brings another great aspect to the book. This book combines a great repertoire of fantasy and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it :)
***I received a complimentary book in exchange for an open and honest review***
July 14, 2014
I received a free copy of the book to help facilitate my review.
The story is very imaginative and well written. You sympathize with Iggy right from the start, being that he seems to be the only person with any sort of moral compass. Everyone else thinks its okay to lie, cheat and do whatever they want. Since he is so drastically different, he is bullied as a way to break him enough to conform…and for the bullies own personal amusement. He is affected in the beginning but as his character develops, he realizes that the bullies were wrong and he gains confidence.
All of the other characters were also well written and developed. The plot moves along well too. The illustrations by Richie Vicencio are also very good and help bring scenes to life. I started out reading it my daughter, but she’s a little young for it right now. There is a little bit of language in it, but it’s nothing bad.
Overall, the story was very entertaining. I don’t think its appropriate for very young readers, but it’s fine for older ones.
The story is very imaginative and well written. You sympathize with Iggy right from the start, being that he seems to be the only person with any sort of moral compass. Everyone else thinks its okay to lie, cheat and do whatever they want. Since he is so drastically different, he is bullied as a way to break him enough to conform…and for the bullies own personal amusement. He is affected in the beginning but as his character develops, he realizes that the bullies were wrong and he gains confidence.
All of the other characters were also well written and developed. The plot moves along well too. The illustrations by Richie Vicencio are also very good and help bring scenes to life. I started out reading it my daughter, but she’s a little young for it right now. There is a little bit of language in it, but it’s nothing bad.
Overall, the story was very entertaining. I don’t think its appropriate for very young readers, but it’s fine for older ones.
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July 19, 2014
Take a fresh bit of Charles Dickens 'Oliver Twist', add some crumbled pieces of 'The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian', stir together with four slices of unlikely rescuers, sprinkle lightly with some last minute magic and top off with cream of whipped bullies.
Serve up to hungry and miserable Naysayers and watch them devour every last delicious morsel.
I'm off to read the sequel....
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Serve up to hungry and miserable Naysayers and watch them devour every last delicious morsel.
I'm off to read the sequel....
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July 5, 2014In the Kingdom of Naysayer, it was the sole purpose of the instructors and the King to make certain all were miserable. It was also a place where values were scorned at. Iggy knew of no other life. He was rescued at the seashore when he was a tiny baby and had been raised in this disgusting palace courtyard academy ever since. He had no friends and even he teacher seemed to hate him. He had one possession that was his from the beginning…a ruby ring…Up until it was taken from him!
This is an incredible tale of a very unhappy group of children in a very unhappy Kingdom. There were a couple of very good points made – One is that although given a certain “lot in life” one does not have to succumb to it.
I am not a fan of Illustrator Richie Vicencio’s cartoon-like illustrations, but I never was one who enjoyed reading most cartoons.
My Review of this book offers a Four Stars rating on content.
*I was gifted this book in exchange for an honest review, of which I have given.
This is an incredible tale of a very unhappy group of children in a very unhappy Kingdom. There were a couple of very good points made – One is that although given a certain “lot in life” one does not have to succumb to it.
I am not a fan of Illustrator Richie Vicencio’s cartoon-like illustrations, but I never was one who enjoyed reading most cartoons.
My Review of this book offers a Four Stars rating on content.
*I was gifted this book in exchange for an honest review, of which I have given.
May 10, 2015
Naysayer Academy, the Kingdom of Naysayer, Miss Spitfire, the Tower of Torture...sounds like a nightmare, doesn't it. Well, for Iggy, this was not his nightmare, but his reality. Iggy attended Naysayer Academy after being abandoned as a baby. Everyone picked on him and treated him horribly. If that wasn't bad enough, the King himself came to the academy one day and stole Iggy's only possession, a ruby ring he had since he was a baby. Little did Iggy know the importance of that ring and at what lengths people would go to in order to find both of them!
Aldo Fynn writes a creative and imaginative book that teaches children to believe in themselves and never give up. You'll love this story if you like adventure and magic (and you want to learn how Stinky Iggy becomes Prince Iggy Rose).
Aldo Fynn writes a creative and imaginative book that teaches children to believe in themselves and never give up. You'll love this story if you like adventure and magic (and you want to learn how Stinky Iggy becomes Prince Iggy Rose).
May 8, 2014
This is the first book of the series of Adventures by Aldo Fynn focused on his protagonist,Iggy. This book surely builds up the curiosity and builds up Iggy as a character who is undergoing transformation with self belief.
Aldo,s Adventure series drives home some serious issues like bullying, self-confidence, and value systems in society. Pitched at the level of a middle grader the book is fast paced to maintain interest and peppered with illustrations that are creative and helps build visualisation. Magic and Wizadry books post Harry Potter have lacked the distinctive creative streak and tend to get clubbed in one block. However the Iggy adventures make a mark on its own. My kid has loved it and would like to read more.
Keen to see more from the series.
Aldo,s Adventure series drives home some serious issues like bullying, self-confidence, and value systems in society. Pitched at the level of a middle grader the book is fast paced to maintain interest and peppered with illustrations that are creative and helps build visualisation. Magic and Wizadry books post Harry Potter have lacked the distinctive creative streak and tend to get clubbed in one block. However the Iggy adventures make a mark on its own. My kid has loved it and would like to read more.
Keen to see more from the series.
July 17, 2014
So Iggy washes ashore onto the kingdom of Naysayer when his is a bay. This kingdom raises it's children to steal and be mean. Iggy is not like them and he gets bullied and beat up everyday. One day the king notices that Iggy has a red ring that he wants. He steals,it from Iggy and then the class throws him down a trash shot. Then Iggy gets rescued and finds out he is a prince. Next thing he knows he is being searched for and he is the only way they can escape.
So I read this to my boys (they are still young though) and they enjoyed it and found it funny. I am looking forward to reading it to them as they get older. It was a very good story and written very well. As a child I was bullied so I can relate to this story. I loved it and I am looking forward to reading the next installment.
So I read this to my boys (they are still young though) and they enjoyed it and found it funny. I am looking forward to reading it to them as they get older. It was a very good story and written very well. As a child I was bullied so I can relate to this story. I loved it and I am looking forward to reading the next installment.
July 17, 2014
This first book in the Adventures of Prince Iggy series was a delight to read. I was intrigued right from the beginning. There were lots of little clues and the story had great pacing. I enjoyed the dialogue. The illustrations are so much fun and really bring the story to life. This is a story that I enjoyed, with a likeable hero and a fun story.
I received a complimentary copy for review purposes.
I received a complimentary copy for review purposes.
July 29, 2016
Wonderfully written and illustrated. Finally a fun and safe book for children to enjoy. The writing is good and my son (9) just adores the story and says the pictures are both silly and great. We love reading together and will cherish this time. The characters, both good and "evil", are quirky and enjoyable to read about. I received an evaluation copy in exchange for my unbiased review.
August 9, 2014
I really enjoyed this fun adventure book, geared for 3rd to 5th graders, it is a perfect blend of action and interesting characters, extremely well suited to its intended audience. Adults will enjoy the quirky play on names, and kids will love Iggy, the unlikely hero of the tale. I would highly recommend this book to young readers.
July 16, 2014
I loved this book. Iggy is such a fun character. Iggy has it rough in life with kids picking on him. He goes on this adventure and learns to believe in himself. "A miracle." Iggy thought to himself. "Imagine that ... me ... stinky Iggy ...being a miracle." He never thought he was a Prince.
July 7, 2014
Fun filled, well written, children's book. Has a great message for all children. Just an all around great book for children who love to read!
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