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Margaret and the Moth Tree
by
Brit Trogen (Goodreads Author),
Kari Trogen (Goodreads Author)
Lemony Snicket meets Charlotte's Web in this spellbinding story about a quiet, brown-haired orphan named Margaret trapped in a dreadful orphanage run by the sinister, beautiful Miss Switch. After an unsuccessful attempt to alert authorities to Miss Switch's tyranny, Margaret is forced to endure a life of complete silence. But the new state of affairs proves to be more bles...more
Hardcover, 176 pages
Published
April 1st 2012
by Kids Can Press
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For some reason, I had the thought "my childhood!" when reading this book. It reminded me of the books I loved (and still love) to read as a child. Ah, my childhood, days of Enid Blyton, The Bookworm Gang and a bunch of stories whose titles I have forgotten but plot sticks in my head. (People around my age should know what I mean ;) )
On a side note: does anyone know how to find the title of a book from the plot?
At a short seventy-plus pages, you may thing that there's not much. But this story g...more
On a side note: does anyone know how to find the title of a book from the plot?
At a short seventy-plus pages, you may thing that there's not much. But this story g...more
For the majority of Margaret Grey’s existence (all eleven years) she has been an orphan taught to be quiet and to cause the least amount of trouble possible. When Margaret’s parents died, her only living relatives were the quiet, but-not-big-on-hygiene, bachelor Uncle Amos, and the well-mannered-to-a-fault Great Aunt Linda. Margaret lived with one, then the other, but as years went by, they, too, die and leave her alone. She gets sent to the Hopeton Orphanage where she hopes against hope that sh...more
Margaret and the Moth Tree by Kari Trogen and Brit Trogen
Kari and Brit Trogen created a story for children that is pregnant with life lessons. In my opinion every child should be exposed to Margaret and the Moth Tree before the age of 10 as a read aloud book in a classroom for grades 1-5. In Margaret and the Moth Tree these two talented authors paint a crystal clear picture of the world through the eyes, the emotions of a little girl named Margaret Grey.
Margaret and the Moth Tree will engage eve...more
Kari and Brit Trogen created a story for children that is pregnant with life lessons. In my opinion every child should be exposed to Margaret and the Moth Tree before the age of 10 as a read aloud book in a classroom for grades 1-5. In Margaret and the Moth Tree these two talented authors paint a crystal clear picture of the world through the eyes, the emotions of a little girl named Margaret Grey.
Margaret and the Moth Tree will engage eve...more
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I read this book before giving it to my niece. So fantastic! It was mischievous, whimsical and funny with a bit of a dark edge. It had flavours of my favourite Roald Dahl book as a child, Matilda. The story telling was really interactive too, great for young readers, explaining and expanding on more difficult concepts. Definitely recommend this for young readers ready to tackle longer chapter books or for parents who would like to be entertained by the books they are reading with their children....more
I have mixed feelings about this book. I loved the cover, the nostalgic feel of it. The voice reminded me of read aloud books from my childhood and brought back those pleasant memories. Unfortunately, the story itself isn't very original, an orphanage with the evil matron and the lone orphan that overcomes. That said, it did keep my attention and the writing kept the tension wound tight. The didactic lessons, I don't think, will appeal to children much older than eight. The moths were original...more
Margaret and the Moth Tree is a brilliant work of fiction that will have readers young and old (and in-between) delighting in a world of wit and subtle magic. For me, this book took me back to the first time I ever read Matilda, by Roald Dahl. The Trogen sisters have a similar wit and way to their storytelling that Mr. Dahl did, which captivates such a wide range of readers. I was rooting for Margaret (and her band of moths) from start to finish, and you will too! This is a must read.
Margaret Grey is sent to the Hopeton Orphanage ruled by the tyrannical and cruel Miss Switch. With the help of some talking moths, Margaret finds the courage and stamina to outwit Miss Switch and change life for the better. As weird as this sounds, there was something magical about this story and I enjoyed it.
Mar 05, 2013
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What a lovely fairy tale! I really enjoyed this. I wonder, however, if I am alone in wishing that Margaret, upon obtaining a happy ending, could still retain the power of being able to hear the moths. Finding a way to live among people and still hear the moths is kind of my primary goal in life. : )
If you enjoyed Harry Potter, Dr. Seuss, Roald Dahl etc. this is a must read. It's full of laughter and wonderfully touching moments. It's sure to be a classic and I would be surprised if this book isn't made into a movie one day. Short and sweet and easy to read. Worth it.
This is a great story for students just starting into chapter books. The authors have a "different" style of story telling but I really enjoyed it. This is just a great story, great characters, a little adventure but nothing over the top. A refreshing change in many ways.
I loved this book. It reminded me of books that I loved when I was a child (Charlotte's Web comes to mind). I wish this one could be considered for the Newbery...
Girl who can hear moths talking- gets revenge on evil orphanage matron. Mystical part is oddly put into the rest of the story, but I still enjoyed it.
If Roald Dahl, Lemony Snicket and Eva Ibbotsen wrote a book together, this would be the lovely result.
Perfect for Students in grades 3 and 4. I'm only a few chapters in but I love it.
So happy it was nominated for a Silver Birch (express) award by Ontario librarians.
Perfect for Students in grades 3 and 4. I'm only a few chapters in but I love it.
So happy it was nominated for a Silver Birch (express) award by Ontario librarians.
This book told me how cruel some people who are jealous can be
I liked the voice in this book. The voice that often good books tend to have is here. Something insightful and not so cautious to be a "child's book" like. Elements for orphan literature reminds of old classics of orphan literature ( e.g. Anne In Green Gables) that it gets credit from my old favorites and childhood favorites.
The first page quote grabbed my attention, " Many bad people look quite nice, and many good people are not beautiful at all. Many good people aren't pretty or cute or even...more
The first page quote grabbed my attention, " Many bad people look quite nice, and many good people are not beautiful at all. Many good people aren't pretty or cute or even...more
One of the Silver Birch Express titles this year...a well written, sweet story.
Sweet.
Superb!
This debut novel is very sweet and compelling. It reminded me at times of "A Little Princess". The character development wasn't stellar, but it's a quiet little book for a thoughtful child, and would work well as a read aloud. I give it the high rating because it was enjoyable, and the quality of the writing was excellent.
Charming middle-grade novel. It reminded me a little of Roald Dahl, humourous with an orphan protagonist. I loved Margaret's Listening 'super-power'. I read this to my 10-year-old son. We started off doing two chapters a night, but by the three-quarter mark he was asking for more chapters.
Absolutely charming from the beginning to the end!
This book is beautifully written—I absolutely loved Margaret and I believe everyone else will too (except Miss Switch of course).
I will definitely be buying this book for my young cousins.
This book is beautifully written—I absolutely loved Margaret and I believe everyone else will too (except Miss Switch of course).
I will definitely be buying this book for my young cousins.
Spunky girl orphan, exaggerated adults, whimsy, and talking moths. Give this one to kids who want more like Roald Dahl's Matilda.
Apr 21, 2013
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Brit Trogen is a Canadian writer currently living in the UK. Her first children’s novel, Margaret and the Moth Tree, was coauthored with her sister Kari.
Brit started writing in university, and her first short story was published by On Spec Magazine. Since then she has published more short fiction, started a science website and contributed to Discover Magazine, Livescience, Encyclopedia Britannica...more
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Brit started writing in university, and her first short story was published by On Spec Magazine. Since then she has published more short fiction, started a science website and contributed to Discover Magazine, Livescience, Encyclopedia Britannica...more
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