As parents, we know how important reading is for all facets of a child’s cognitive, social, and emotional benefit. You could probably walk into any one of our homes and find a small library. One of the best ways to open up discussion about a topic is through a book. Environmental awareness and preservation are prominent in our country, but these concepts are complex and often difficult to explain to young children.
Nui, the creators of healthy nutrient-rich hybrid beverages and foods, introduced their first book in a new category entitled eco-fiction. Curse of the Bone Pirates: Nui Island Eco-logical Adventures, the first of the Nui Island Eco-logical Adventure Series, teaches children about the threats to our environment and serves to educate and encourages them to take action at home, at school and in their neighborhood.
From the site:
An evil force is destroying the natural wonders of Nui Island, and it’s up to three new friends to solve the mystery. When Big B is dragged from his comfortable life and close friends in Chicago by his grandfather’s mysterious affliction, he’s sure he’s going to have the worst summer ever. But soon after arriving in the tropical paradise of Nui Island, he is caught in a web of danger and intrigue. The Maemae reef is dying, his grandfather’s brilliant mind has been infected and creepy Island legends are coming to life. Big B and his new friends, Sam and Nalu, rely on wit, courage and strength to unravel Nui’s ancient mysteries. What they uncover will help them save the Island, restore his grandfather’s soul, and break the curse of the Bone Pirates. With a captivating plot, fascinating characters and an important ecological message, Curse of the Bone Pirates: Nui Island Eco-Logical Adventures will haunt and delight young readers.
Several of our members had the opportunity of reviewing this book with their children. Here is what they had to say:
All Because Two People Fell In Love: Being a teacher this is just the type of book I like to introduce to my students, a book with meaning and purpose! This book really encourages the reader to use their imagination but at the same time it teaches them about the basic and important issues that are threatening our environment today. It sends out the message that empowered kids can make a better world through their team-work, energy, and grand ideas!
3 P’s In a Pod: The entire book is entertaining - start to finish. It is what one might call a real page turner and I say that in the best sense.
Brain Foggles: This is the type of book that can keep a child’s attention while teaching them important lessons that are needed for a lifetime. This action packed book serves a dual purpose, to entertain tweens and teens and to teach how to save the environment.
Busy Mommy Product Review: It is a really fun children’s book that goes a long way towards teaching kids about the threats to our environment and getting them to take action at home, at school and in their neighborhood.
Chocolate Fingerprints: Though it’s inteded for kids, this book was interesting and exciting enough to hold my interest all the way through. One of the things I liked best about Curse of the Bone Pirates was the lessons it teaches, in a very subtle way.
Free Birthday Treats Blog: (from a teen’s perspective) The story includes true environment facts. Like how not all bacterias are bad! There are some bacteria that are actually really good, and they battle the bad bacteria. Not to mention that bacteria is the oldest living life form on Earth. I did not know that. Radical, right?
From Melissa’s Desk: We are always looking for a good clean kid-friendly books that we can read aloud. And this book did not disappoint. It’s definitely a great juvenile chapter book that will appeal to both boys and girls.
Loving Heart Mommy: This book is an adventure from the get go, I couldn’t put it down! This adventure is not only for boys and girls, I believe there is something in this book for everyone, including adults! Its packed full of eco-logical fun promoting a fun way to get you and your children interested in the environment around them!
Mama Sparkles: I loved the important messages about the environment and conservation that made their way into the book and how they were a natural part of the overall story.
Maria’s Space: This is a great book that takes a child’s love of adventure and teams it up with the science of going green, and healthy earth. This is a great, story that will keep children reading while educating them.
Mom Giveaways: Curse of the Bone Pirates: Nui Island Eco-Logical Adventures is a book any kid, especially boys, between the ages of 9 and 12 will love.
Mom of 2 Dancers: The book is full of adventure, heroes and of course villains. What makes this book even better though … Woven into the plot are lessons on conservation, environmentalism and healthy eating.
Mommy Mandy: I had one of my friends little boys who is 10 read this book, and tell me his thoughts. He loved it and begged to keep it.
My Trendy Tykes: …after about the 2nd chapter SHE WAS HOOKED and to be honest SO WAS I! Not only will they be unfolding a great new adventure but there is also special ecological messages throughout the entire book.
Pajama Mom: …your child will realize that small things can make a big difference. Kids also need to feel powerful and take ownership, this book is a great step in that direction.
The Power of Housewife Word of Mouth: It had such a great combination of intrigue, a little supernatural, throw in a bit of teen angst, and some interesting eco-friendly information, and you have the makings for a great book. If you are looking for a great read for yourself or a way to excite tween/teen readers about mysteries and environmental education then this series will deliver. If you are looking for a fun adventurous read….then it will not disappoint.
Redlady’s Reading Room: This children’s book takes an adventure story and turns it into a learning experience. It teaches them about the threats to our environment and encourages them to take action at home, at school and in their neighborhoods.
Red Sox Mommy: Is your child interested in adventure, fun, excitement, pirate curses and more? If so, he or she is sure to love Curse of the Bone Pirates, a Nui Island Eco-Logical Adventure. This has all the features of a hit movie packed into a book that will keep your child interested and begging to stay up late to keep reading.
Rockin’ Mama: You and your child will be riveted by the plot, fascinated by the author’s creative character development, and inspired by the ecological lessons intertwined throughout the story.
She Scribes: I have to say, even though this is a children’s book, it held my interest from beginning to end. I will even go so far as to say it’s a true “page turner”. My daughter agrees. She read the book in two days because she just had to finish it to see how it ends.
Sheltered Not Shattered: This was a very interesting book for me to read. It teaches about eco-friendly living and is also an adventure. The book is well written and would keep any child, especially boys, enthralled.
Tara’s View of the World: This is a delightful fantasy filled book. I enjoyed reading it and I’m sure the young readers in your life will love it too. I found the book easy to read and the adventures kept me entertained and engaged throughout. I appreciated how the author wove important ecological lessons into the story without sounding preachy.
The Way I See It: I love that the story teaches a bit of the Spanish and Polynesian languages. It’s also chock full of technical terms having to do with ecology and the environment. Without children realizing it, they have role models who are excellent at math, who want to “save the planet”, and who have an incredibly optimistic outlook on life.
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