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ABOUT THE BOOK
Oi Gets Lost
Written by Lorna Likiza
Illustrated by Yevheniia Melnyk
Ages 6+ | 124 Pages
Publisher: Bright Lights Books | ISBN-13: 9781739985318
Publisher’s Synopsis: Set in Kenya, Oi is a naughty kitten who lives with his Mummy and siblings in an outdoor shed. Despite Mummy’s warnings, Oi has a tendency of wandering off and exploring. But one day, after nearly being attacked by a dog, Oi ends up in an unfamiliar neighborhood. And this time, he’s not sure he’ll be able to find his way back home…
Oi’s adventure is sure to delight children and cat-lovers alike.
‘A brave and vivid adventure’ —Ijeoma Isichei
‘A sheer delight for all kids, a gem of a story’ —Okenna Nzelu
PURCHASE LINK
https://brightlightsbooks.com/ols/products/oi-gets-lost-the-oi-series
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Lorna Likiza is a Kenyan writer, tutor of French, and Founder of the Heroe Book Fair. Oi Gets Lost is her first published book. She considers Literature as one of her passions and lives in Mombasa.
MY REVIEW
This children’s book is a real page turner. It’s a story of a little cat who lives with his family in a deserted shed. They catch rats to survive. But Oi is naughty and loves to leave the safety of the yard. He wants to explore the world. After all the warnings from his mother and siblings, he continues to explore. He barely survives the danger of getting run over, but keeps going out each day. When he gets lost, a kind woman takes him home so that he can eat the rats in her backyard.
Oi meets the inside cat and they become friends. He barely survives there by killing a few rats outside. His friend helps him to go back to his family on a garbage truck.
This book is written so well and as you hear the voice of Oi, you feel like you’re there with him as he lives out his adventures. The illustrations are perfect and the colors and movement are superb. Children will love the expressions of Oi the cat and will want to have this book read to them many times.
TOUR SCHEDULE
| Thursday, March 31, 2022The Children’s Book ReviewTour Kick-Off |
| Thursday, March 31, 2022Afrikanah Book ClubInstagram Live with Lorna Likiza10:15 a.m. Central Standard Time (North America) |
| Friday, April 1, 2022The Children’s Book ReviewA book review ofOi Gets Lost |
| Saturday, April 2, 2022The Fairview ReviewA book review ofOi Gets Lost |
| Monday, April 4, 2022Writer with WanderlustAn interview withAuthor Lorna Likiza |
| Tuesday, April 5, 2022Satisfaction for Insatiable ReadersA book review ofOi Gets Lost |
| Wednesday, April 6, 2022Barbara Ann MojicaA book review ofOi Gets Lost |
| Thursday, April 7, 2022James Murua’s Literature BlogA podcast episode withAuthor Lorna Likiza |
| Friday, April 8, 2022The Momma SpotA book review ofOi Gets Lost |
| Saturday, April 9, 2022Crafty Moms ShareA book review ofOi Gets Lost |
| Tuesday, April 12, 2022icefairy’s Treasure ChestA book review ofOi Gets Lost |
| Wednesday, April 13, 2022Because I Said SoA book review ofOi Gets Lost |
| Thursday, April 14, 2022Lisa’s ReadingA book review ofOi Gets Lost |
| Friday, April 15, 2022Me Two BooksA book review ofOi Gets Lost |
| Saturday, April 16, 2022A Dream Within a DreamA book review ofOi Gets Lost |
| Tuesday, April 19, 2022Life Is What It’s CalledAn interview withAuthor Lorna Likiza |
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My nieces would love this cutie book.
What a wonderful book for a library.
Fab cover
Sounds like a great children’s book, thanks for sharing it and have a spectacular week!