Questions About Dear Mrs. Bird (The Emmy Lake Chronicles, #1)

by A.J. Pearce (Goodreads Author)

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Is this book juvenile and cutesy? The plot is paper thin and repetitive. And as for ALL THE CAPITAL LETTERS very irritating.

EbonyRae I did not find Dear Mrs.Bird to be at all Juvenile. I would have considered it appropriate as a YA book but I also dont think its at all misclassified…moreI did not find Dear Mrs.Bird to be at all Juvenile. I would have considered it appropriate as a YA book but I also dont think its at all misclassified as an adult book. I think there is alot of enthusiasm, Innocence and optimism in this book that people arent accustomed to reading and therefore associate with immaturity or a "YA" categorization.. Honestly I think the world could use more books with those qualities. ;) (less)

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Is there anything too graphically described here regarding bombing causalities--human or animal?

Trudy Walter Carlson Nothing graphic at all. Just the facts ma'am - just the facts. It's about how they managed to live a normal life as much as possible despite the const…moreNothing graphic at all. Just the facts ma'am - just the facts. It's about how they managed to live a normal life as much as possible despite the constant air raids. (less)

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In the scene with the rescued doll, does anyone else think that Emmy was being hypocritical? She is constantly going on about Mrs Bird being insensitive but makes a huge fuss over Bill rescuing the little girl's doll. I understand she was afraid but I can't help but think.

Ines She wasn't being insensitive, she was under a lot of stress from watching the situation and not being able to help. If he was saving a child or even a…moreShe wasn't being insensitive, she was under a lot of stress from watching the situation and not being able to help. If he was saving a child or even an adult, I think she would've accepted the risk but a doll is a thing, it can be replaced. I think she ultimately understood why he had to go get it but at that moment all she saw was how he was thisclose from dying.(less)

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Is A.J. Pearce intending to write a sequel or spin off to this novel? I Sincerely Hope So!!!!