Sunday 20 December 2020

Book Review: Cornman by Aydin Eren Cimen

 

Book Review

 


Basic Details:

Book Title: CORNMAN

Subtitle: Rise of the Kernel Army

Author: Aydın Eren Çimen

Genre: Children’s Fiction

Part of a series?

Order in series:

Best read after earlier books in series?

Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56167528-cornman

Overall score:

I scored this book 4/5

Short Summary of the book:

This is an enchanting little book by an 11-year-old author aimed at other children. The language is simple, which is great for the target audience. The book has lovely illustrations by the author’s own hand.

Ingredients of the book: mix coffee, corn and you create a superhero who builds his own army. A book that young readers may enjoy.

What I liked about the book:

The illustrations and the story were enchanting.

What I didn’t like about the book:

The book might benefit from some further editing.

My favourite bits in the book:

The book was lovely in its entirety.

My least favourite bits in the book:

The book was enjoyable in its entirety.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

This is the first book by the author and I’m sure we’ll see more by his hand in the future.

What books could this be compared to and why?

This book is an original.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

 

Children

Yes

Young Adult

No

Adult

No

 

If you like superheroes and science-fiction, this book may be the book for you.

Book Description by Author:

AUTHENTICALLY CHILD-LIKE… Created and drawn by an 11-year-old tween author, the story brings to life his drawing accompanied by a howling adventure!

CAPTIVATING CHARACTERS… Corn heroes, king crows, nugget armies, kernel sidekicks, chicken allies, and alien forces!

FUN TO READ…The book is full of fantastical images that enhance the gripping story!

UNEXPECTED TWISTS AND TURNS…Enjoy the ride of Cornman and his kernel army as they gather intelligence, rally allies, and fight against mortal enemies!

EPIC BATTLE…Cornman and his kernel army battle for world domination against the evil crows!

Find out how Cornman goes from being a simple piece of corn to becoming the leader of the kernels and fighting King Corvus and the evil crows who threaten to end his army in this graphic novel for kids.

 

In this battle, aliens, scarecrows, and chickens choose sides in the fight between good and evil. 

 

From the 11-year-old mind of Aydin Cimen, this book welcomes readers to a unique, fantastical world written and drawn by a child.

 

The book contains colorful illustrations, unique characters, and a mighty battle.

 

From the creative mind of Aydin, comes a world where corns are heroes, crows are king, scarecrows are moral enemies and nuggets can be powerful soldiers.

 

A unique story that could only be conceived through the eyes of a child, this fantastical world takes readers on an adventure full of surprises and twists, and epic battles.

 

A wonderful Christmas or birthday gift for the imaginative boy or girl in your life.

 

Cornman – Rise of the Kernel Army is full of surprises and twists.

 

Children will especially enjoy reading a book written by a fellow tween!

About the Author:

Born in Canada (2009), Aydın has spent the first eleven years of his life between Turkey and Canada traveling, having adventures, and reading novels.

 

From an early age, when he was not tormenting his little sister, Aydın would draw fantastical pictures at school when he was supposed to be listening to his lessons.

 

He dreams of becoming a software engineer to transform his fantastical pictures into awesome video games.

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