This book is a story of the adventures of Meg, Charles Wallace, and Calvin O'Keefe as they search for Meg's father and answers to their burning questi...moreThis book is a story of the adventures of Meg, Charles Wallace, and Calvin O'Keefe as they search for Meg's father and answers to their burning questions. The story has complicated and abstract ideas involved but it works simply because of the great descriptive language, often accompanied by small pictures used throughout the novel. It is a fun adventure that stretches the imagination. (less)
Number the Stars is a beautifully written book of friendship, trials, and patriotism. It is set in Denmark and is one little girls experience during W...moreNumber the Stars is a beautifully written book of friendship, trials, and patriotism. It is set in Denmark and is one little girls experience during World War II. I appreciated the fact that although it is telling Annemarie's story, it also finds so many ways to teach history in an intriguing way. I love the symbolism involved and the strength of the young girls devotion to her friend. It is a wonderful book.(less)
This book is adorable. The wording is simple and fun and the book is just repetitive enough to be fun and memorable. The pictures are incredible and a...moreThis book is adorable. The wording is simple and fun and the book is just repetitive enough to be fun and memorable. The pictures are incredible and add so much to the story. The giants are hilarious and the pictures are creative and fun. I think the story is fun to read and peaks the imagination.(less)
THis picture book has great language appropriate for the young age group. It is simple and descriptive. The images are also beautifully depicted in th...moreTHis picture book has great language appropriate for the young age group. It is simple and descriptive. The images are also beautifully depicted in this book. The colors are well chosen and tell part of the folktale. The color scheme is bright and exciting, the story is fun and interesting. (less)
This is a great book for all ages and stages of life. It is inspiring and fun to read. Dr. Seuss of course writes in a compelling manner and the phras...moreThis is a great book for all ages and stages of life. It is inspiring and fun to read. Dr. Seuss of course writes in a compelling manner and the phrases in this book are as catchy as can be. No matter what stage of life, this book brings confidence and encouragement about what one can achieve in life, the heights we can reach and the places we can go. (less)
A great book about fitting in and being different. Great for lessons on confidence, individuality, peer pressure, and more. Shows how one girl chose t...moreA great book about fitting in and being different. Great for lessons on confidence, individuality, peer pressure, and more. Shows how one girl chose to be different and defy the opinions of the people around her. She demonstrated courage and how trying to be like everyone else only made her unhappy. This story is very intriguing. (less)
Because of Winn-Dixie is an easy read and simply a cute book. A child confides in a dog and a town of people grow to love this dog with her. She finds...moreBecause of Winn-Dixie is an easy read and simply a cute book. A child confides in a dog and a town of people grow to love this dog with her. She finds the good in common people and brings them together. The young girl is raised by her single father and their relationship is a bit sketchy. In the end, the dog brings the two together, making the story tender and happy. (less)
This book is a tale of change and courage. It alters a boy into a man, and change fear into bravery. one thing I love about this book is the emotion d...moreThis book is a tale of change and courage. It alters a boy into a man, and change fear into bravery. one thing I love about this book is the emotion depicted in it through the use of language. The boy leaves home driven by his emotions of failure and disappointment. The climax of the book happens as the boy defeats and kills a shark. The shark represents nightmares of his past because years ago, when he was a small boy, his mother was killed by a shark. Great book.(less)
This is a very interesting book that really tugged at my emotions. A young girl stays behind on an island to save her little brother as her people sai...moreThis is a very interesting book that really tugged at my emotions. A young girl stays behind on an island to save her little brother as her people sail away. A few days later, her brother is killed by wolves. For years she makes a life for herself on the Island of the Blue Dolphins. She finds comfort in the things of nature and her only friend becomes the wolf that likely killed her brother. Hers is a story of independence, survival, and courage. It is so great.(less)
This book is a tale of a young family in the midst of war, traveling to safety. It is intriguing and wonderfully written. It is culturally and histori...moreThis book is a tale of a young family in the midst of war, traveling to safety. It is intriguing and wonderfully written. It is culturally and historically enlightening and demonstrates independence, strength, and courage. (less)
Holes is a tale of a young boy Stanley Yelnat's, and his experience in a boys' juvenile detention center called Camp Green Lake. It is well written wi...moreHoles is a tale of a young boy Stanley Yelnat's, and his experience in a boys' juvenile detention center called Camp Green Lake. It is well written with descriptive language and enticing details of the desert. It is written from the perspective of Stanley and it is fun because you really come to know his character and empathize with his experiences. As you read, you get to experience life with the character and discover Stanley as a person along with him. (less)
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