Blue Wolf Reviews

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  • The Great Mystery

    The Great Mystery

    Following on from the launch of their first collaborative album Desert Meets Ocean and a successful tour in March, Michael Martinez and Sherry Finzer have created a delightfully delicate single The Great Mystery, evolving from the wonderment of contemplating the Universe and the life journey we are all undertaking.

    A deliciously rich blend of classical and at times what seems to be shades of jazz piano, are richly complimented by soft flute, both artists dreaming in seamless harmony with this impromptu piece that soothes and gentles as the notes flow.

    At three minutes 20 seconds in duration it is the perfect song to add to your end of day playlist of relaxing and intimate music.

    To join them in their recoding session check out Michael Martinez & Sherry Finzer – The Great Mystery | Relaxing, Inspiring, Beautiful Piano & Flute – YouTube

  • The Zebra’s Great Escape

    The Zebra’s Great Escape

    From the picture on the front cover, we realise The Zebra’s Great Escape is not a gentle bedtime story. It shows a determined girl riding on a zebra followed by a scruffy dog. AN ADVENTURE!  is proclaimed by the bold colouring, silver letters and determined looks. This is a picture book with full page text, a story book but in a hardback format. It works really well.

    The story begins with Mink. She doesn’t believe in rules and loves to run wild and free. She is out one night having a swing when she hears a noise. It is a young zebra who is very distressed.  In his distress he is able to communicate with the girl.

    His parents have been captured by an evil man who has the pair in a cage. Mink thinks about this and realises that she must act quickly. The local scruffy, unfriendly dog is approached and offers to help. He notifies all the local birds and animals nearby who happily pass on the message that a zebra is searching for his parents.

    By word of beak, bark grunt and tweet, the message is conveyed, and the parents located. Then it is up to Mink to take the young zebra back to them. She rides the animal, guided by a squirrel, and then the rescue begins. What a wonderful story!

    The illustrations expand the text and complement the written word. They also add humour to the scene and lighten the mood. Along with the cranky dog who bargains for a bone, all the animals are shown as eager to help.

    The Zebra’s Great Escape is a terrific story for a younger reader. It is quite long but written in three parts. Most children will love this child driven story, no adults needed here. As with all excellent literature, this is a story for all ages.