Lynnette Kraft

I was quite eager to review this book and can say that it lived up to my expectations. I'll start with the art and music.
The illustrations were all unique and fit the story quite well. There weren't too many nor too few.
The music was literally perfect for the book. (In case you didn't know, the book was published with a soundtrack that accompanies the novel.) It made my soundtrack heart very happy.
Now onto the actual story.
This book had such a great message. It emphasized that you can be confident and yourself even when you are not like others on the outside. Being different does not make you less than others.
One of the best things about this was how the characters struggled to know what to do with their future. As a going-to-be-a-high-school-senior myself, it was very relatable.
Archie was my favorite of the characters. He did not let the opinions of others bother him and stood strong in his views. He was not always confident but his kindness to everyone more than made up for it.
I was very conflicted by Ms. Perrelli. She had good intentions (I think) and was trying to figure out her path just as much as Archie and Tallie were. Yes, her personality was a little strong at times but that was likely part of what made her successful in the career that she was in.
One last note, this book is a great read for any age. The romance is super sweet, light, and clean.
So all in all, I recommend that you give this a try if you are looking for an uplifting story about hope, finding your path, and friendship.

Rating: 4.5/5
Language: n/a
Romance: a few non-detailed kisses
Spiritual: the characters lean on God
Violence: n/a

*I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All thoughts are my own and a positive review was not required.… (mer)

This is an unusual story about a young man with an unusual condition... However, it is remarkable how he and his parents have learned to cope with it. If only more individuals and families would follow this example, the world would be a much better place.
Outlandish is an unusual small California town. This fantasy town is a very desirable environment to live in.
Read the pages and discover for yourself why others would want to live there and why Archie, although strange, has someone who would want more than friendship with him.
this novel is not only different and entertaining, it suggests an approach to life which is ideal. It, also, contains some inspiring messages.
There are attractive illustrations by the author's daughter and a sound tract composed by the authors son. I did not hear the sound tract, but only a sample, which was professionally and beautifully done.
I recommend this book for youth as well as adults. The characters are well-defined, enabling the reader to fells connected to them. The scenes are portrayed verbally, in addition to the occasional illustration.
​The cover fit well, but the title would have been better if the "of"had been more defined. It was not a title or cover a "browser" such as i, would have been enticed by. That is a shame, because the message is profound and the book enjoyable.
rate it with Four Stars.
This was gifted to me with no suggestion I post a positive review. This is my honest review.… (mer)

The community and residents of Outlandish are outlandish and that is their beauty. Archie Of Outlandish is a story of viewpoint; yours and mine, good and bad, changing and growing. Lynnette Kraft has an enviable way of looking at the world and she shares it with us through Archibald Pumbly. Archie provides a fascinatingly intelligent yet childlike view of the people and world around him. Archie observes. He does not do do do go go go. He is at peace and quietly watches. His view is incredible! It equates to viewing the world through the lens of Christ's love.

“Then children were brought to him that he might lay his hands on them and pray. The disciples rebuked the people, but Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” And he laid his hands on them and went away.” Matthew 19:13-15 ESV

In the community of Outlandish, amongst its quirky characters and lovely history, lessons abound. A few of those lessons are that it is important to seek God’s guidance, that diversity is good, and that in order to find the precious gems in another one must keep an open mind. Oh what we can miss out on when we don't open our hearts to those around us who are a bit outlandish.

Archie of Outlandish broke my heart a little in the very best of ways. Kraft says that “stories can transform people". This one will!

Lynnette Kraft she has two very talented family members that take her stories beyond incredible to brilliant.

1. Archie of Outlandish includes a companion soundtrack (18 tracks) created by film/media composer, Jared Kraft.
2. Archie of Outlandish also displays a lovely variety of illustrations created by artist/illustrator, Abigail Kraft.

I received a review copy in exchange for my honest and unbiased review from the author. A side note… in the case of Archie of Outlandish I shamelessly contacted Lynnette Kraft for a review copy because I am a huge fan of her earlier novel Ingrid. I was pretty positive that I would love the book and I do. I want to be sure to state for your understanding that even though I went and begged for a copy I always
provide an honest and unbiased opinion on all books that I review. Archie of Outlandish deserves it’s five stars!

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