Mr Binks

by Daniel Benshana (Writer), Nia Ellis (Artist)

Elizabeth seemed like an ordinary old lady but the children had no idea she was on the run. Nor that she was on the run from an alchemist who died 500 years ago. And if that wasn't surprise enough when they found out her grandfather had been a music hall ventriloquist and his dummy Mr. Binks held the secret to eternal life their lives changed. With danger at every turn the children decide to try to save Elizabeth but the spell they cast captures them in its grasp and will not let them go.

134 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2015

About the author

Poetry Readings

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Book Trailers 1 minute each

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I am the son of the poet and author Shänne Sands.
I started writing when I was 22, got my first agent when I was 27.
I have written for children, epic fantasy, plays for radio and essays as well as a few poems. I genuinely don't like cities very much and live in a village in Cornwall, UK.

I am always open to being asked questions.

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Reviews

[Jessica · Rating 2 out of 5]

I think this was originally a play, then a book. I liked the story, but noticed a few punctuation mistakes (periods instead of question marks, missing commas). this is the reason for 2 and 1/2 stars as a rating instead of 3 or possibly 3 and 1/2.



As a play I can see that this would be an entertaining production. Everything down to where a character looks is mapped out in the story. There is also a lot of dialog conveying most of the story. I would love to see this on stage.



This is meant for children. It has mystery, magic, suspense, and more. I could see a teacher using this as an outline and script for a school/class play.



I really enjoyed this graphics. They really add to the story, and help to help relay how a scene should look.



With changes to fix the punctuation mistakes. With added said... asked... exclaimed... the story would be better executed and understood. I would raise my rating if these changes were done. This has a lot of potential, and as I said above, it would make a great play t watch and perform.



Excerpt:



"After yesterday, I daren't suggest a thing. Do you know you know you do the best impersonation of a puppy moping about I've ever seen. I think its the watery eyes and wet nose that do the trick."



"If you were really intelligent you'd be able to think of new insults once in a while. No one invited you into my room."



I received a copy of this book free of charge. I didn't promise a review in return.