Bernard Jones Is Going Places by Teko Bernard

 

Title: Bernard Jones Is Going Places

Author: Teko Bernard

Illustrations: Howard Russell

Publisher: Tabron Publishing

ISBN: 9780986059339

 

Review:

It was Bernard Jones’ twelfth birthday, and he was anxiously awaiting a gift from his grandpa who stayed on the west coast of Africa. Bernard was under the impression he was getting a motor scooter, which created a ruckus with his parents, which resulted in him being grounded. Later that night a package was delivered. When he opened the giant wooden crate from his grandpa, he discovered it wasn’t a scooter. 

To Bernard’s surprise the crate had an old chair with a set of instructions. He soon discovered that it had magical powers and could take him anywhere in the world that he imagined going. The chair had very strict rules that must be followed or he would be left where he landed. Every place Bernard traveled he tried to contact his grandfather but didn’t have much luck, so he decided to have the chair take him to Africa to find him.

In Africa, Bernard learns that his grandfather has been kidnapped. The bad guys want the chair that is in his possession. Now Bernard must develop a plan to find and save his grandfather and get back to the chair and home before it’s too late. 

Author Teko Bernard has created another fast paced read full of action and adventure. Teachers can use this in the classroom as a read-a-loud. Parents can use this as a tool to engage their reluctant readers. Easy to navigate sentence structure in big print helps readers comprehend the stories mission of adventure and responsibility.

Courtesy of Tabron Publishing

About the Author

Teko Bernard writes middle-grade chapter books for boys and girls ages 7-12. He is the author of Bronson Beaver Builds a Robot, Bernard Jones Is Going Places, and creator of Elite Squad, and The Hoop Kid From Elmdale Park. Before pursuing his dream to write for young readers, Teko started his professional life as a graphic designer. During his 20+ year career, he had the opportunity to design graphics for well-known brands like ESPN, Summer X Games, Winter X Games, NCAA, BASSMASTER, and U.S. National Parks to name a few.

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