PRAISE FOR IRVING WISHBUTTON
Posted on September 14, 2018
Here are some Irving Wishbutton review excerpts:
"In his own way, Brian Clopper has probably created the best "How to Write" book ever, and he did it in a fun way, full of surprises, full of characters, twists, turns and tons of imagination! Younger readers will love this leap into a world full of fantasy where the mind can run free! Books like this spread the joy of the written word to all ages and just MAY spur a young reader into becoming a young author!"
– Dianne Bylo
"5 stars for the idea. I like books, i like books about books. I would like to write myself. And a book about writing a book and experiencing the writing process from a chracters POV. I love you, Mr. Clopper."
– Gyorgy
"Just as an added pleasure, on top of all this, the book is sharp and witty. There are all sorts of jokes and puns and references to other books tucked into the story. Dialogue is crisp. Characters have loads of attitude and personalities that jump off the page. The pace is brisk and the energy level is high. Sometimes these high-concept books can feel like a bit of a slog, (I felt that way during parts of books like "Inkheart"), but this one is generally pretty light and nimble. It helps that all of the characters know that they are characters, so practically every line is delivered ironically and works on multiple levels."
– Pop Bop
"The story idea itself is wonderful: A character, Irving Wishbutton, is thrown into a world (the Quest Academy) where he remains until his author completes the story. Of course, being a character 'in progress' has its risks – ones that Irving and the characters around him have no control over. A zombie can transform into a vampire, or a girl will suddenly sprout wings. (All writers know, how unexpected these sudden character changes can occur). Not only must Irving and his fellow characters struggle with these unexpected changes, but at the same time, they're struggling to find foothold at the Academy. Yep, these characters have their own lives and all the problems that come with it."
– Tonja Drecker
"I was lucky enough to be introduced to this series and now I'm completely hooked. What an original way to embark on the unavoidable and adventurous topic of finding your own identity and growing up! I love the range of characters we are presented with; some are kind and sweet, others are real monsters, and all are incredibly relatable. This book really is worth reading just to experience the author's engaging creativity and wordcraft. And as a bonus, you also get an insight into the author's writing process. What more can you ask for?"
– Arantza Octwell
"The title of this book...and its interesting premise... snagged my attention enough to get the free sample chapters, but the quality and uniqueness of the story had me quickly clicking "buy." "Irving Wishbutton" is a must read for kids who love to write, but I think that anyone who reads it will be hooked by Irving's story. For me, personally, it was an inspiration and I am truly thankful to Brian Clopper for sharing a little piece of what I'm sure was himself in the "author" sections. Many authors have written books on "how to write." Mr. Clopper takes it a step further and meshes his words of writing wisdom with a story of adventure and self-discovery. I'm very much looking forward to the next one!"
– J. Moore
"As an aspiring author, I found this novel fascinating and could not put it down. The plot is very unique, involving characters from unfinished stories. They attend the academy to help develop their characters, but the head of the academy is hiding something. I will definitely purchase the next book."
– Melissa