Meeting Mister Pendleberry
There can be little difference between real and imaginary.16 total reviews
Comment from Tim Margetts
What a charmingly cute short story. Everyone needs a little make-believe in their lives. Their own personal Mr Pendleberry. Thank you for reminding me of mine.
reply by the author on 03-Nov-2024
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What a charmingly cute short story. Everyone needs a little make-believe in their lives. Their own personal Mr Pendleberry. Thank you for reminding me of mine.
Comment Written 03-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 03-Nov-2024
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Tim, thanks so much for your kind review. Glad you enjoyed the read.
Yes, a Mister Pendleberry would come in handy at times. Take care and have a great day.
Cheers
Barry Penfold.
Comment from Y. M. Roger
What a fun little fantasy offering... and quite the offering that invites the reader (and author!) to further adventures... yes? :-) Great story-telling: does not get bogged down in details yet moves the story along with great description and action... Thanx for sharing! ;)
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2024
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What a fun little fantasy offering... and quite the offering that invites the reader (and author!) to further adventures... yes? :-) Great story-telling: does not get bogged down in details yet moves the story along with great description and action... Thanx for sharing! ;)
Comment Written 01-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2024
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Thanks so much for your review. Glad you liked it and yes, the possibility of more adventures is on the agenda. Take care and have a wonderful day.
Cheers
Barry Penfold.
Comment from Wendy G
Congratulations on a hundred posts! I thoroughly enjoyed this fantasy story, which had just the right amount of realism. Very thought-provoking too with its subtle messages. An excellent story to celebrate 100 posts.
Well done.
Wendy
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2024
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Congratulations on a hundred posts! I thoroughly enjoyed this fantasy story, which had just the right amount of realism. Very thought-provoking too with its subtle messages. An excellent story to celebrate 100 posts.
Well done.
Wendy
Comment Written 31-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2024
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Wendy,
Thanks so much for your kind review. Glad you enjoyed the read. Yes, I never thought I would get to 100 posts. Thanks for your continued support. Take care and have a wonderful day,
Regards
Barry Penfold.
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
What an adorable story which I greatly enjoyed! I love the idea that we see so much more when we believe in ourselves and others and want to learn more so that new opportunities open up to us all the time. Your fairy story has a timeless feel to it and reminds me a bit of Alice in Wonderland. Thanks for sharing, Barry, and congrats on your milestone! Take care Debbie
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2024
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What an adorable story which I greatly enjoyed! I love the idea that we see so much more when we believe in ourselves and others and want to learn more so that new opportunities open up to us all the time. Your fairy story has a timeless feel to it and reminds me a bit of Alice in Wonderland. Thanks for sharing, Barry, and congrats on your milestone! Take care Debbie
Comment Written 31-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2024
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Debbie,
Thanks so much for your review. Glad you enjoyed the read. Yes, it is a bit like Alice in Wonderland. I will see if I can extend to other stories in the same vein.
Never thought I would get to 100 posts. thanks for your support.
Cheers,
Barry Penfold.
Comment from Cindy Decker 3
Barry, congratulations on your milestone post.
Your story is quaint and unique; the ending is a nice surprise.
I like the metaphor of Mr. Pendelberry, himself. If only everyone had eyes like Ben -- seeing good in people.
Nice story, Barry.
Good luck in the contest,
Cindy
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2024
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Barry, congratulations on your milestone post.
Your story is quaint and unique; the ending is a nice surprise.
I like the metaphor of Mr. Pendelberry, himself. If only everyone had eyes like Ben -- seeing good in people.
Nice story, Barry.
Good luck in the contest,
Cindy
Comment Written 31-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2024
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Cindy,
Thanks for your kind review. I am glad you enjoyed the read and will see about extending the Ben and Mr Pendleberry partnership. Take care and have a wonderful day.
Regards
Barry.
Comment from Ric Myworld
Honestly, I've never been much of a fan of fantasy, but I have to say that I thoroughly enjoyed your little story, and look forward to reading more of your enjoyable fantasies. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2024
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Honestly, I've never been much of a fan of fantasy, but I have to say that I thoroughly enjoyed your little story, and look forward to reading more of your enjoyable fantasies. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 31-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2024
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Ric,
Thanks for your review. Glad you enjoyed the read and that maybe you could handle some more fantasy. See what I can do. Take care and have a wonderful day.
Regards
Barry Penfold.
Comment from Gayla putnam
I enjoyed reading your highly imaginary story--or was it? Only Mister Pendleberry would know for sure. It's a fun story with a good lesson--all the essentials of a successful children's book. My only suggestion would be to change multiple words throughout the story to contractions. Then, the story would flow even better. I would love to see it illustrated. Your character descriptions and the plot was fantastic. gayla
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2024
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I enjoyed reading your highly imaginary story--or was it? Only Mister Pendleberry would know for sure. It's a fun story with a good lesson--all the essentials of a successful children's book. My only suggestion would be to change multiple words throughout the story to contractions. Then, the story would flow even better. I would love to see it illustrated. Your character descriptions and the plot was fantastic. gayla
Comment Written 31-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2024
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Gayla,
Thanks so much for your great review. Glad you enjoyed the story and thanks for your suggestion about the contractions. I will give it a trial asap. Your idea of illustrations is also possibly on the cards. Take care and have a wonderful day.
Regards
Barry Penfold.
Comment from Jacob1395
I loved the name Mister Pendleberry and I loved the air of mystery you created about him in his conversation with Ben which I found really engaging. A well written piece, Barry, I really enjoyed reading it.
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2024
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I loved the name Mister Pendleberry and I loved the air of mystery you created about him in his conversation with Ben which I found really engaging. A well written piece, Barry, I really enjoyed reading it.
Comment Written 31-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2024
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Thanks so much for your review. Glad you enjoyed the read. Yes, Pendleberry just seems to roll off the tongue so well. Take care and have a wonderful day.
Regards
Barry Penfold.
Comment from Rachelle Allen
Okay, this story is so charming and warm and deep and thought-provoking that it put me into Makebelievian. My daughter (who, in places that are not Makebelievian, is 42-1/2) is four again, and we just brought this home from a boutique bookstore. She is sitting on my lap in the bentwood rocker in her lemon yellow room, and we are loving every word together. We finish, and she says, "Can you read it again?"
This is SUCH a fabulous story on so many levels. It presents as a children's book, but the grown-ups reading it can feel the weight of its allegory, and THAT comes from the finest writing.
Exceptional job...on a night when I have no sixes left. I'm so sorry about that Barry. IOU. xoxoxo
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2024
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Okay, this story is so charming and warm and deep and thought-provoking that it put me into Makebelievian. My daughter (who, in places that are not Makebelievian, is 42-1/2) is four again, and we just brought this home from a boutique bookstore. She is sitting on my lap in the bentwood rocker in her lemon yellow room, and we are loving every word together. We finish, and she says, "Can you read it again?"
This is SUCH a fabulous story on so many levels. It presents as a children's book, but the grown-ups reading it can feel the weight of its allegory, and THAT comes from the finest writing.
Exceptional job...on a night when I have no sixes left. I'm so sorry about that Barry. IOU. xoxoxo
Comment Written 30-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2024
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Rachelle,
No worries about the stars. Your words and comprehensive review are what matters to me. It makes my day that you went into the Makebelievian world. Mr Pendleberry will be so pleased. Take care and have a most wonderful day.
Perhaps there could be more Makebelievian stories.
All the Best
Barry Penfold
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Count on it!! xoxox
Comment from royowen
What a lovely, lovely story you have written here dear friend, I love it, and it's certainly unique with a theme that's not quite like anything I've ever read before. It was a classic, a very good story to tell little ones, and so well written, great job Barry for your 100th post, well done, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2024
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What a lovely, lovely story you have written here dear friend, I love it, and it's certainly unique with a theme that's not quite like anything I've ever read before. It was a classic, a very good story to tell little ones, and so well written, great job Barry for your 100th post, well done, blessings Roy
Comment Written 29-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2024
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Roy,
Thanks so much for your kind review. Glad you enjoyed the story. I agree it is a good story to tell children. Take care and have a wonderful day.
Regards
Barry Penfold.
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Welcome Barry