fairrosa's review
Diamond Willow
by Helen Frost
fairrosa's review
Diamond Willow by Helen Frost
fairrosa's review
rating:
bookshelves:
2008,
4-6grade,
magicalstories,
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Aside from the fact that I don't believe all the pieces are poems (indeed, I don't think MOST of them are) so the author's claim (in her introduction) of these being "diamond shaped poems" does not gel with my perception of poetry, the book is really STRONG.
Of course, love the design and the hidden heart/message in each piece. Love the magical realistic spirited animals of the deceased. Love the surprising twists toward the end about Roxy/Diamond. Totally enjoyed the realism of this young girl's search for self and the missing half (even without knowing it at first.) Much enjoyed the setting and the supporting characters.
This has been such a pleasure to read.
Notes to self:
p. 69 - If the Spruce Hen can recognize Albert in the Lynx form, why couldn't the Chicadee recognize the Spruce Hen as Jean? -- Ah... some of them could figure out who others are, but others can't. So glad that it got resolved.
Of course, love the design and the hidden heart/message in each piece. Love the magical realistic spirited animals of the deceased. Love the surprising twists toward the end about Roxy/Diamond. Totally enjoyed the realism of this young girl's search for self and the missing half (even without knowing it at first.) Much enjoyed the setting and the supporting characters.
This has been such a pleasure to read.
Notes to self:
p. 69 - If the Spruce Hen can recognize Albert in the Lynx form, why couldn't the Chicadee recognize the Spruce Hen as Jean? -- Ah... some of them could figure out who others are, but others can't. So glad that it got resolved.
