Poland, 10th Dec 2024, -
Aleksandra Tryniecka’s children’s book, Bunky and the Summer Wish, has been recognized with the BREW Seal of Excellence, the BREW Children's Book Excellence Award 2024 Adventure Book of the Year, and the Noah's Quest and Friends Fave Book Award. These honors underscore the book’s contributions to adventure-themed children's literature and its meaningful narrative elements.
The BREW Seal of Excellence acknowledges books of exceptional quality and innovation. Bunky and the Summer Wish was lauded for its imaginative exploration of friendship and courage. A review highlighted the story as one that “sweeps us along as Bunky learns the value of courage and the true meaning of friendship.”
The BREW Children's Book Excellence Award 2024 Adventure Book of the Year celebrates stories that inspire and resonate with young readers. Bunky and the Summer Wish was praised for sparking “the imagination and sense of adventure in children.”
The Noah's Quest and Friends Fave Book Award honors works that align with themes of adventure and self-discovery. The book’s educational elements, including the Golden Decimal Mathematical Contest, were acknowledged for their impact. According to the reviewer, “This book earns a shiny 5 out of 5 stars. If I could add more stars for “bunkyfulness,” I totally would!”
Published in July 2024, Bunky and the Summer Wish continues to engage readers with its unique blend of fantasy and heartfelt life lessons. These awards highlight its role in promoting perseverance, kindness, and self-belief among children.
About the Book
Bunky and the Summer Wish follows Bunky, a curious and determined young boy, on an extraordinary journey to the North Pole alongside his cousin Rodney, his pet Wolf Plum, and his friend Rosalia. While preparing for the Golden Decimal Mathematical Contest, Bunky learns lessons about courage, perseverance, and the importance of friendship. Along the way, readers are drawn into a magical world of adventure and self-discovery.
Through vivid storytelling and whimsical illustrations, Bunky and the Summer Wish combines fantastical elements with heartfelt themes to create an engaging reading experience for children aged 8 to 12. The book explores universal messages about personal growth and the value of dreams, making it a meaningful addition to children’s literature. It is now available at major retailers including but not limited to Amazon.
For more information about how to buy the book or to request for book signings, appearances, or interviews, please contact Aleksandra Tryniecka directly at authoraleksandratryniecka@gmail.com or visit https://www.aleksandratryniecka.com/.
About the Author
Aleksandra Tryniecka is an assistant professor at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University and the deputy head of the Literature Unit at the Athens Institute for Education and Research. She is the author of Women’s Literary Portraits in the Victorian and Neo-Victorian Novel (2023) and the multi-award-winning Bunky and the Walms: The Christmas Story (2021). Passionate about crafting stories that inspire and entertain young readers, Aleksandra brings her expertise in literature and her love of imaginative storytelling to life through her works. Her stories are celebrated for their educational themes and memorable characters, designed to encourage courage, self-belief, and a sense of wonder in children.
