Andrew Marcus is a little boy who envied his classmate Nicky Lane for having lots of facial freckles. Andrew wanted to have freckles so his mother would not notice his neck and face when dirty. Sharon offered a secret recipe – Freckle Juice – for fifty cents. Andrew was desperate and willing to pay just to have freckles. It was when he drank the concocted Freckle Juice that Andrew doubted its power.
Freckle Juice is a short children’s story. Its tone is light, suitable for kids. The illustrations, albeit large, vivid, and clear, are not that entertaining. The concept of a boy desperately wanting to have freckles is funny. I liked the teacher’s approach in helping Andrew. Instead of reprimanding Andrew (because of the blue dots on his face), she played along, offering her own freckle removal formula. Lesson: Each of us is unique. Ones attractive physical features may not look good on us.
I think this book would be better if it ended positively. There was no resolution on the part of Sharon’s misdoings. By finding another kid to fool, she remained a rival up to the very end.
If your purpose is just to kill time, you could read it. But I’m sure there are other worthwhile time consuming activities, as I am positive that there are many other children’s books better than this. I do not like it (2/5).
***
My copy was bought at Bestsellers, Robinson’s Galleria during NBS Month-long sale for only 30 Php.
0 comments:
Post a Comment