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Word Smith: The Competition by Stephen Kok. Illustrated by P.R. Dedelis. Coloured by Peyton Freeman

Rating: 4/5

Age Recommendation: Middle Primary Art Style: Cartoonish Topic/ Theme:  The Power of Words, Bravery Setting: Steampunk Series: Word Smith

This is just as enjoyable as the first volume. Bringing back Celia, Dimitri and Bonnie was done well. Bonnie's role isn't huge only enough to know she is still in Victoria and Sparky's lives and doing well for herself. It introduces 3 new characters Mei-Li a word smith, her familiar a red panda called Pan Hong and a military Lieutenant Alastair. This volume revolves around Victoria and Mei-Li entering a word smith competition, becoming friends and travelling by airship back to Mei-Li's native Eastern Nations. While this continues the power of words theme that is overarching to the series it adds bravery to mix. "Fear is the essence of bravery. You are brave not because you are strong. You are brave when you in spite of fear". It shows bravery in multiple situations, all different and all at least a little realistic, something that young people may find themselves in.

Race remains a non-issue, Mei-Li and Demitri are clearly from a very different place geographically to Victoria but it is never really bought up. Though there is that joy of sharing what makes you, you or your culture if that makes sense. Dedelis and Freeman do a wonderful job of distinguishing and transitioning between settings. From the town to the Eastern Nations and from the tea party to the airship. The Eastern Nations are cliche a little but I don't think I have too much of an issue with that, it is done well with beautiful colours and designs. Stephen Kok's script is effective it tells the story well and in suitable language, the linguistics for the different characters are distinct as well as is only right. Frustratingly this does finish on a cliffhanger but I guess it is logical, the first concluded the second leaves you wanting more. I am looking forward to seeing where Kok, Dedelis and Freeman go from here. And the story of the man in black (because of course he is).

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