Nortis Learns a Lesson

by Lamar Golden

In Nortis Learns a Lesson, Nortis and his friends are always up for a good laugh, but their latest prank with the school lunch goes too far when it leaves everyone feeling sick. What starts as a harmless joke quickly spirals into a serious situation, and the group finds themselves facing the unexpected consequences of their actions.

As Nortis watches his classmates suffer, he begins to realize that some jokes aren’t funny when people get hurt. Guided by their teachers, parents, and a bit of their own conscience, Nortis and his friends learn about taking responsibility, making amends, and understanding the impact of their choices.

This engaging story teaches young listeners about accountability, the importance of thinking before acting, and how mistakes can be turned into valuable lessons. Nortis Learns A Lesson is a heartfelt journey of growth, friendship, and learning to make things right.

Audible Audio

Published September 19, 2024

Reviews

[Kameron · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Reedsy Discovery. I voluntarily chose to read and post an honest review.



Nortis, Porjan, and Jun were best friends and loved playing pranks on their teachers and classmates. One day, their prank went horribly wrong. When they poured salt into the soup, vinegar into the milk, and ketchup into the juice, they thought their mischievous acts would create many laughs. They were very wrong. No one was laughing; they were all mad and confused and wanted answers. So did the principal.

April’s Fools centers around practically jokes or tricks. People expect a day to be filled with harmless fun. Harmless being the keyword here. The principal was correct when he said whoever tampered with the cafeteria items wasted a lot of food and money. They disrespected the school, staff, and classmates.

The three friends felt immense guilt for what they did. They honestly meant no harm. We all mess up in life, but how we handle our mistakes shows our true character. Do you hide from the truth or fess up to your mistakes and make amends? Guilt ate at Nortis, Porjan, and Jun. They knew they’d get in trouble for the harm they caused, but owning up to the prank was the right move.

The principal deeply appreciated the trio’s apology because he knew they were sincerely sorry for the harm they caused. He respected their honesty and their willingness to right their wrong.

Nortis, Porjan, and Jun learned powerful lessons that day. For one, they realized that there were safer ways to make someone laugh or smile. They also learned the importance of telling the truth. In doing so, they DID NOT lose the principal’s trust in them. Finally, they understood the need to make amends and fix your mistakes.

Nortis Learns a Lesson is a wonderful book that teaches kids the importance of doing what’s right and being respectful toward others and their property! It also highlights the importance of facing your mistakes. I recommend sharing this story with your child, preferably two years and up.

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[Jamie Bee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Better Audiobook Than Most Picture Books

I love that a father and young daughter team have written this and a few other picture books. I was particularly charmed by the end of this book, which had a dedication written by the daughter first, followed by the father, and finished by the illustrator, I believe. I'll admit I am on the fence about audiobooks for children’s picture books for several reasons. First, I believe stories are best shared with a child by a parent or caregiver, not read by an anonymous narrator. Second, audiobooks lack the critical visual element of a picture book. Among the many children's picture books I've listened to in audiobook format, this is one of the better ones. Why? The narrator goes out of his way to make it a unique aural experience, using distinct voices, vocal effects, and sound effects. I wasn't necessarily wild about ALL the sound effects, like the fart sound used to show the intestinal distress of those who Nortis and his crew had pranked. Yes, the title character and his friends do, indeed, learn a lesson when what they thought had been a simple prank turned out to have disastrous, not humorous, effects. Like children's books that try to impart a moral lesson, it feels a bit heavy-handed at times, but I did thoroughly enjoy what the narrator put into it.

I received a promo code for this audiobook, but that did not affect my review.

[Dr. Robert · Rating 3 out of 5]

Needs a little work

This was illustrated very well with fun characters, but the formatting was off on my Kindle so the pages were getting cut in half. Also not sure about a storyline where the students sabotage their class’s lunch. I might suggest a more benign prank that couldn’t actually cause harm.

[Joseph Licari]

"Nortis Learns a Lesson" is a nice children's story that effectively conveys an important message: what may seem like a funny prank at the time can actually be hurtful to those affected and may even be considered bullying. The book teaches young readers about empathy and the consequences of their actions in a relatable and engaging way.

[Laura Fedoryshin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really cute characters

This books has such fun illustrations and the characters are very inviting. I did find the writing to be a little too straightforward, the story would benefit froma more narrative style and the math on the blackboard in the background was incorrect which was distracting.

[Holly Wilkinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

adorable illustrations, fun for kids

Loved this short story about Norris and his friends learning valuable lessons about what can happen when pulling pranks. Shows the consequences of their actions and teaches valuable lessons. Kids will love the colorful illustrations. Enjoyed it!

[Catherine · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute story with a little lesson thrown in.