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Yndico Is - A Book for Young & Curious Seekers
When I was a kid in Catholic school, you could say I was a curious seeker, full of questions about who we are, why we’re here, etc. Unfortunately, the only books that made their way to me were bible stories for kids and books about saints. Not very diverse back in the early 80’s.
Fast forward to 2009 and books for kids who are curious about their place in the world are much more interesting and far-reaching conceptually. I was recently given a copy of one such book called Yndico Is
Yndico accidentally causes a rip in the fabric of time and steps through to a dimension where past, present and future merge simultaneously. Will she find her way guided by the enigmatic Issy, a child from everywhen and the holder of incredible secrets and enormous powers? This bejeweled science fiction will sparkle your senses and ignite your imagination… YNDICO IS will set you free!
First, if I were a kid, I’d be pretty excited to become part of the Yndico-world. The colorful and energetic design, accompanying music, video and blog work together to bring this story to life. What the book lacks in length it makes up for in depth of subject matter - tackling a range of issues while keeping to the central theme.
That said, as an adult, I still like it. I’m hopeful the author has the next book of the series in the works. My one request is that Olajide take more time with the story, in terms of length. While the book is small and manageable, I’d like more detail to fill out the corners of the story. It doesn’t have to be a heavy-weight like Harry Potter, but a little more substance would do the story justice and create a richer, deeper experience.
The book is self-published and you can purchase it directly from the site or from Amazon (Collector’s Edition)
Here’s a video from the site…
Caption: Yndico’s adventures are intertwined with philosophical and everyday life themes to evoke critical thinking, discussions and dialogue.
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