A Dream Within A Dream: Oi Gets Lost Blog Tour: Review + Giveaway

Oi Gets Lost
Written by Lorna Likiza
Illustrated by Yevheniia Melnyk
Ages 6+ | 124 Pages
Publisher: Bright Lights Books

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 Links:

https://amzn.to/3qg4FRe

https://brightlightsbooks.com/ols/products/oi-gets-lost-the-oi-series

Oi Gets Lost is a cute children's book about a kitten named Oi who gets lost when out exploring one day - and all of his misadventures while trying to find his way home. I thought the story was fascinating with the all the different references to Kenyan culture. I enjoyed reading about Oi's adventures and all the interesting characters he meets throughout the book. The writing had a weird feel for me though and something about it didn't let it flow right when I was reading it. That's just a personal issue I had - I'm not saying anything negative about the writing or book itself. The illustrations were vibrant and went along perfectly with what was happening in the story. I really liked looking at them and seeing the small details the artist included. Overall, I thought this was a fun chapter book that early readers will surely enjoy.

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.