Stuck in the Doldrums: A Lesson in Sharing- A Captain No Beard Story
"Roman clearly has a good understanding of how children tick and knows that the way to their hearts and minds is made easier through engaging their imaginations. She does this not only through the artistry of her writing, but by creating characters that are resourceful and inspiring themselves...This is a fun book for adventure seeking scallywags and a gentle way to nudge young bossy pants in the right direction though some quality post-talk conversation."  Bianca Schultz The Children's Book Review. "Avast!For the third time, Captain No Beard is back again with a beauty of a story. He and his trusty crew are "Stuck in the Doldrums" in every sense and are ready to enhance their set of social skills....Arrr! This is indeed a fun book for adventure seeking scallywags and a gentle way to nudge young bossy pants in the right direction though some quality post-book conversation." -Bianca Schulze-Children's Book Review."His crew's frankness in explaining how to be both a friend and boss will teach children to speak up when their friends aren't being as considerate as they should be. Honesty and a genuine apology help heal the misunderstanding, giving way to cheerful fun and a beautiful lesson for kids. Once again, Roman delights with whimsical pictures, clever test, important lessons and plenty of pirate lingo."  Kirkus Review"The predicament of Roman's characters here seem to evolve naturally from the story lines of earlier Captain No Beard books, and the tale serves as a valuable lesson in the rights and responsibilities of leadership...Roman's writing is simple and incisive, a combination that is ideal for a children's book." - Peter Dabbene -ForeWord Review Clarion Review