Bunky and the Summer Wish
Ebook
Bunky cannot wait for the summer holidays! Soon, his entire family, including cousin Rodney, his little Wolf Plum, and Bunky's best friend, Rosalia, travel to the North Pole in order to visit Santa Claus. During their stay at the North Pole, Bunky will have to challenge himself while diligently studying for the Golden Decimal Mathematical Contest. As a result, he will learn more about himself and about the mysterious ways in which one's noble dreams come true. Eventually, he will also encounter the Northern Star. Bunky and the Summer Wish is a story about perseverance, personal integrity, self-acceptance, and finding one's true worth and inner strength in a world seemingly dominated by competition. While Bunky makes a wish upon a star on a warm summer evening, he also makes a solemn promise to do everything in his might to impress those whom he loves the most--especially his beloved Rosalia. Throughout the story, he will learn more about his true value as a person and discover the importance of holding on to one's dreams while having faith in the righteousness of one's heart. It is the story of an imperfect yet noble hero--the story of almost every reader.
“Have you ever wondered what Santa Claus and his group are doing during the summer in the North Pole? This book gives you the true story.”
—Gregory T. Papanikos, president, Athens Institute for Education and Research
“The magic, mystery, and wonder is back in Bunky and the Summer Wish. Bunky of Walmland—poet, painter, writer, lover of the unknown—embarks on another walmful, bunkificent adventure to bring together the imaginary and the real, to discover the beauty of life, this time in a summer holiday to the North Pole. Delightfully illustrated by the author, Bunky and the Summer Wish is a book for children and adults of all ages.”
—Bruce Gatenby, author of The Kingdom of Absurdities
“In her new book, Bunky and the Summer Wish, Aleksandra Tryniecka transports you back to the fantastical world of love and hope, where wishes come true and fantasy intertwines with reality. This time, you accompany little Bunky as he embarks on a summer adventure to teach you a new lesson with each step of the way, most importantly, that no matter the circumstances, you can become a true hero of your own life.”
—Ewelina Prażmo, assistant professor of English, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University
“Bunky and the Summer Wish is a remarkable book that beautifully conveys an important message about friendship, courage, and the magic of believing in oneself. A must-read for children and adults alike, it inspires and uplifts with its heartwarming story and charming characters.”
—Ismael S. Rodriguez Jr., author of Whispers of the Soul: A Poetry Anthology on Mental Health and Well-Being
“Readers acquainted with Aleksandra Tryniecka’s first children’s novel, Bunky and the Walms, cannot fail to guess that her second novel, Bunky and the Summer Wish, is undoubtedly a sequel. However, the second novel, though similar in the art of plotting an adventurous children’s tale, maintaining the eloquence of the narrative language, creating fictional animal characters who share a considerable space of human traits and behavior, is also richer in the narrative canvas and the lively style of introducing characters whose moods vary as skillfully dramatized in various situations throughout the tale.”
—Ibrahim A. El-Hussari, professor of comparative literature, Lebanese American University
“The new fairy tale by Aleksandra Tryniecka, Bunky and the Summer Wish, is yet another magical journey in the wonderful and sometimes unexpected, but always welcome, adventures of childhood. As we lose ourselves in the universe, or Bunkiverse, of Tryniecka’s heroes, we find that we are safely and cozily wrapped up in the warmth, kindness and selfless love that make it up.”
—Maria Pirgerou, primary school principal, Ministry of Education, Greece
“Bunky and the Summer Wish combines all the great qualities of a children’s book: cute, imaginative, good hearted, opportunity for learning, unifying of community and family, a great vocabulary builder, descriptions of situations involving everyday activities as well as once in a lifetime thrilling adventures. Aleksandra Tryniecka hones her experience teaching English literature in Poland to deliver a high quality, epic children’s novel.
—Christopher Stern, owner and president, The Very Best Logic
“In this new book by Aleksandra Tryniecka, Bunky embarks on an adventure to test and confirm his heroism. As befits a hero, he is not afraid of anything (apart from mathematics). In his summer trip, he has the chance to become the ‘hero of his life.’ The key to his success lies in his philosophy: ‘That’s how everything works in this universe—you smile, and someone smiles back at you.’ A wonderful (bunkyful) story for the summer vacation!”
—Anna Kędra-Kardela, associate professor of English literature, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University
- Title: Bunky and the Summer Wish
- Author: Aleksandra Tryniecka
- Publisher: Resource Publications
- Print Publication Date: 2024
- Logos Release Date: 2024
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9798385220762, 9798385220755, 9798385220748
- Resource ID: LLS:9798385220762
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2024-07-25T20:46:32Z
Aleksandra Tryniecka is an assistant professor at Maria Curie-Sk³odowska University in Lublin, Poland. She is the author of academic and children’s books, including Bunky and the Walms: The Christmas Story (2021).