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Today I am sharing a review for Brody Cody and the Stepmother from Outer Space by Toni Pike.. reviewed by D.G. Kaye
About the book
Brody Cody is almost eight years old and definitely, absolutely, positively does NOT want a mother. His mother died when he was a baby but life with his dad is just perfect.
Brody is horrified when his father goes away to a publishing conference and returns with a wife, Pandora Smith, who is a children’s author. His life spirals out of control as he is forced to eat healthy food, do his homework and help with some chores.
Even worse, he and his friends suspect that his new stepmother might be an alien from outer space.
The review on May 22, 2020 D.G. Kaye rated it Five Stars
This was a pleasant diversion in the children’s genre from this author whose books I’m used to reading in the mystery/thriller genre, but was delighted to read how the author crossed genres. Pike did a wonderful job with this story about a little boy growing up with his dad, just the two of them after Brody’s mom died in an accident when he was a baby, living like boys with no rules. That was until Brody’s dad falls in love with a new woman while out at a business conference and marries her, and Brody’s life of lounging, junk-food eating and lack of household rules are forever changed.
When Brody proceeds to tell his best friend Kyle about his new stepmother, he also mentioned that Pandora had two different colored eyes. The boys were convinced she was an alien from outer space, especially since Kyle is convinced he saw a UFO while star-gazing. Between her two different colored eyes, her healthy cooking and creating new house chores, the two boys are convinced Pandora is from outer space.
I found this book a delightful read. Reading a children’s book through adult eyes, we can see how cleverly the author has woven in the good changes Pandora has brought to Brody’s life, despite the fact that some of these changes were so foreign to Brody, and how he eventually learns to happily adapt and realize how wonderful it really is to have a new mom
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Also by Toni Pike
Buy the books: Amazon US – And : Amazon UK – Follow Toni:Goodreads – Website: Toni Pike – Twitter: @piketoni1
Books by reviewer D.G. Kaye
One of the recent reviews for P.S. I Forgive You on Goodreads
This is a very personal account of the author’s experiences of coping and coming to terms with the emotions experienced after the death of a narcissistic mother. D. G Kaye’s mother is herself a product of the terrible parenting she experienced as a child. My own mother struggled with many heartbreaking problems as she grew up. She overcame these and was and continues to be a wonderfully caring mother. I have a deep, unbreakable bond with her which I also have with my daughters.
As I continued to read further into this memoir I kept on comparing our circumstances. How sad and damaging such an uncaring, selfish parent is to her children. How can a mother behave in such a way? P.S. I Forgive You is an important read for all of us. This memoir is about letting go, releasing the emotional turmoil which begun in childhood.
It is a compelling read. It courageously deals with the extremes of family relationships. Relationships are complex and difficult even in what I would deem to be ‘normal’ families. There are many who struggle to understand or relate to their son or daughter, sister, brother, wife or husband.
But this memoir takes those problems to a whole new level that no one should have to experience. After such a damaging upbringing, D. G. Kaye has suffered but has learnt to forgive. She lives a happy, fulfilled life. That is a wonderful testament to her strength of character and her can do attitude.
I’d recommend this memoir to us all whatever our circumstances.
D. G. Kaye – Buy: Amazon US – And: Amazon UK – Blog: D.G. Writes – Goodreads:D.G. Kaye on Goodreads – Twitter: @pokercubster – Facebook: Debby Gies
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Thanks for dropping by and I hope you are leaving with some books.. thanks Sally.
Thank you so much for this lovely article, Sally, and for sharing Debby’s wonderful review of Brody Cody. Congratulations to her on Marje’s fantastic review of P.S. I Love You. Toni x
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Pleasure Toni… delighted to showcase you and Debby ♥
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This is a very entertaining book for children, Sally. I also enjoyed it.
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Thanks for adding your recommendation Robbie.. always good to hear..hugsx
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Thank you so much for your lovely comments and for reviewing Brody Cody, Robbie. Have a wonderful week, and I was so pleased to see you having a lovely holiday. Toni x
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Reblogged this on Toni Pike and commented:
I was thrilled to have a review for Brody Cody and The Stepmother From Outer Space featured in Smorgasbord Children’s Cafe and Bookstore this week. Thank you so much to the amazing Sally Cronin, who is so generous in her support for other authors. Thanks also to wonderful writer D.G. Kaye for her superb review.
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What a famous an funny story.Stepmothers are always from outer space. Arent they? Lol Thank you for the nice review. Michael
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Thank you so much, Michael. Have a fantastic week. Toni
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Thanks Michael… sounds like this one is a good alien…xx
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It really seems so, Sally!
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Congrats again to Toni for her beautiful book for children. And thanks so much Sal for picking out Marje’s beautiful review for my book. Hugs ❤ ❤
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Thank you so much for the superb review, Debby – and congratulations to you on that marvellous review from Marje. Toni x
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Thank you, and my pleasure Toni xx
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Pleasure Debby delighted to share..hugs ♥♥
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Thanks again Sally ❤ xx
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Thank you for sharing your insightful review of Toni’s children’s book, Debby. Congrats on a fabulous review of your book from Marje.
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Thank you very much, Miriam. Toni x
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You’re welcome, Toni. ❤
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thanks Miriam..xx
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Congratulations, Toni! I love to see children’s books getting recognized. Nice review from Debby!
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Thanks Pete..x
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Thank you so much, Pete – yes, I loved Debby’s review. Toni
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Congratulations to Toni on this wonderful review. I know Debby has a very discerning taste, so this is a great compliment, and it’s always interesting to read children’s books from an adult perspective. Thanks for sharing, Sally!
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Thanks Olga.. and agree a lovely review..hugsxx
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Thank you so much, Olga – I agree, it was a great honour to be reviewed by someone as special as Debby. Toni x
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What a wonderful review of Toni’s book by Debby. I can attest to how delightful it is to the young set as well. And great review of Debby’s book by Marje. Thanks for spreading the love around, Sally.
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HI Diana, Thank you so much for your lovely comments – I was over the moon to have such a wonderful review from Debby, and also from you and your gorgeous and very talented grandson. Toni x
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You’re so welcome. My pleasure.
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Pleasure Diana..very happy to showcase children’s books… ♥
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Congratulations Toni!
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Thanks Mark. have a good week..
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