Duney, written by K. Wendt, is an
adaptation of the Biblical story of David and Goliath. In this version, Duney has
to stay on the beach and watch over the sand dollars while his brothers go to Sand Village off to fight the Hermits. The
Hermits want to take over the village.
During a
break from his duties, Duney takes food to his brothers. While he’s there, Captain
Hermy, the leader of the Hermits, issues a challenge: “If I fight one of you
and win I get everything; if I lose, then I’ll go away and leave you alone.”
Duney decides
to fight the Hermit. He defeats him with a stone shot from his sling shot. When
their leader dies, the rest of the Hermits leave and the village is saved.
What
I Like: It’s
always interesting to read adaptations of well-known stories. This one was
certainly different from any other version of David and Goliath I have ever
read.
What
I Dislike: I
don’t like the illustrations. They are very cartoonish and they don’t add to
the value of the story (in my opinion). In fact, I’m not sure what Duney and
his brothers are even supposed to be. It’s pretty easy to tell the Hermits are crabs,
but Duney and his brothers look like smiley faces without bodies. They look
very strange.
Overall
Rating: Good.
Age
Appeal: No age
group is given, but I’d say 4-8 would be the an appropriate age group.
Publisher Info: Westbow Press, 2014; ISBN: 9781490839349; Paperback, $15.95.
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