“The Bouncing Boy is the heartbreaking story about a boy that is lonely and loveless. This story focuses on the unprivileged people who feel that way. The author explores the inner self of a person who becomes an outcast because of the peoples attitude towards him. The residents of his small community ridicule him just because he is different. The author manages skillfully to touch the readers heart with this sensitive issue.

‘The story of the Bouncing Boy, though sad and desperate at first, turns out to be a story of triumph and forgiveness. The author depicts artfully the moral psychology of a narrow-minded community all too well. Their behavior could be common nowadays, thus this story applies to everyone, let alone school bullies. Human beings can become quite cruel and merciless at times and that is the fact the author highlights in this book. There is also a solution to the problem: showing compassion and kindness is the key to happiness.

‘The Bouncing Boy is undoubtedly a story that deserves the readers attention. It caters to everyone in the family, not just the young ones.” L.M.


“There are a lot of good points to be said about The Bouncing Boy. There were at least five ‘messages’ I picked up on in the story: (1) Nobody likes a slob, (2) Nobody likes unkind people, (3) There’s good in everyone, (4) It’s good to have worthy goals and achieve them, and (5) Forgive and be forgiven. And the story turned out to be quite a creative adventure.  As I read the last page and closed the book I said to myself - this book is a piece of artwork. It is something original and full of creativity.”  M.T.


“The book is an adventure that kept me riveted as to how the story would proceed. I couldn't believe the adventures and episodes the 2 main characters went through to handle a bad situation in the community and a personal situation with one of the characters. Lots of suspense, determination, foresight and courage. A successful happy ending. A story that many can relate to!”  N.L.


“The Bouncing Boy to me is an amazing modern day fairy tale. Most people can relate to the main character Jack who has the misfortune of being rotund.  As well as being without parents, which leads to lack of manners as well as terrible hygiene.   At some point in life everyone has been made fun of and yes, has even done their fair share of making fun.

‘Also this fairy tale teaches some morals that are non existent, as I have noticed in my daily life.  It seems like more and more people are not as obedient to parents as well as elders. The people whom deserve the most respect to their progression of age and the wisdom that goes along with life experiences.

‘An amazing tale in which a boy overcomes the obstacles thrown at him, such as, obesity, the constant ridicule of being rude and smelly, and the growing up of a young man who doubted himself. This story gives new meaning to the phrase anything is possible as long as you set your mind to it.

‘All good things come to an end, Jack no longer is the “bouncing boy”, he turns into what he should be, a handsome man. As well as saving the town from itself and diverts a terrible stinky situation in which in a way Jack can relate to.  Not to mention a friendship that will last forever between The Bouncing Boy and The Elder.

‘This book can be enjoyed by anyone ages 9 to 99.” M.H.