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Julia's House #2
Julia's House Moves On
Julia's house is restless.
Julia and her family of lost creatures are ready to move on. But where will they go? And how will they get there?
Don’t worry—Julia has a plan for that! Julia always has a plan. But when Julia's plans all fail...
What's left for her?
Julia and her house full of fantastic friends are back for another sweet adventure from #1 New York Times-bestselling author Ben Hatke.
Julia and her family of lost creatures are ready to move on. But where will they go? And how will they get there?
Don’t worry—Julia has a plan for that! Julia always has a plan. But when Julia's plans all fail...
What's left for her?
Julia and her house full of fantastic friends are back for another sweet adventure from #1 New York Times-bestselling author Ben Hatke.
34 pages, Hardcover
First published September 29, 2020
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Ben Hatke
55 books1,213 followersBen Hatke is an author and illustrator of graphic novels and picture books. Most notably he is the creator of the Zita the Spacegirl graphic novel series.
He posts art and stories online at:
www.benhatke.com
He posts art and stories online at:
www.benhatke.com
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December 25, 2020
It's great to have Julia and all the creatures back! I love the first Julia's House book (and I love the goblin book).
This one is very different from the first book, more like an illustrated meditation on what happens when our plans get thwarted and how to keep trying anyway. We loved it.
This one is very different from the first book, more like an illustrated meditation on what happens when our plans get thwarted and how to keep trying anyway. We loved it.
August 26, 2021
Julia's magical house, sitting atop of a massive turtle and hosting any number of fantastical creatures, returns in this follow-up to
Julia's House for Lost Creatures
. When all of her residents become restless and dissatisfied, Julia realizes that it is time for her house to move on. She has a plan for all of this, but unfortunately, things don't go quite as expected. When the turtle strands them all at sea in order to pursue love, her house begins to sink beneath the waves, and her creatures seemingly abandon her, Julia realizes that she doesn't have a plan after all...
I enjoyed visiting Julia's house and the many creatures who call it home once again, and appreciated both the engaging story and the charming artwork. Julia's House Moves On explores the theme of flexibility and resilience, as our eponymous heroine must contend with her plans going continuously awry. As someone who has always struggled to pivot gracefully, when my own plans are interrupted or come to nothing, I found Julia very sympathetic here, and I would imagine many young readers/listeners would as well. Much as with the first book, I think that if I had encountered this as a girl, I would have longed to live in Julia's house myself! Recommended to anyone who enjoyed the first book about Julia and her house, and to picture-book readers looking for magical tales fulls of humor and heart.
I enjoyed visiting Julia's house and the many creatures who call it home once again, and appreciated both the engaging story and the charming artwork. Julia's House Moves On explores the theme of flexibility and resilience, as our eponymous heroine must contend with her plans going continuously awry. As someone who has always struggled to pivot gracefully, when my own plans are interrupted or come to nothing, I found Julia very sympathetic here, and I would imagine many young readers/listeners would as well. Much as with the first book, I think that if I had encountered this as a girl, I would have longed to live in Julia's house myself! Recommended to anyone who enjoyed the first book about Julia and her house, and to picture-book readers looking for magical tales fulls of humor and heart.
August 1, 2020
If I had a quarter for every time my plans have gone awry, I could probably fund the government's next stimulus plan.
And yet I continue to make them. And sometimes they work splendidly and sometimes they go more or less as expected and sometimes--most of the time--they leave me drowning in the floodwaters of the unexpected, clutching desperately for the raft-like security of pen and paper and a brand new plan.
But sometimes, some glorious times when everything is crashing to pieces around me, my plans are wrested away from my hands. I give in to the waves. Somehow, the waves are gentler than my lists and checkboxes and calendars. I'm lifted up to safety by an unseen hand, and I realize that my silly plans made no sense at all.
Trust. It's never easy. In my experience, pure offerings of trust lead to danger and uncertainty. The roughest moments of my life have followed my most sincere abandonment of my plans. And yet--they were the best times, too. They were moments I was lifted up and the moments I felt love in every fibre of my being. I could never have made a plan as good as that.
I've read a bit on this topic: saints and scholars and mystics all offer good advice on trust. I've struggled this past month to read through St. Teresa of Avila's Interior Castle, to wrap my mind around her exhortations to trust completely. And then--I read a little picture book that made it all seem clear.
Julia's House Moves On is technically a sequel to Julia's House for Lost Creatures, a warm and whimsical picture book by Ben Hatke. The sequel is warm and whimsical as well--but I found in it a new layer of beauty and meaning.
I could sum up the plot in one line: A girl makes plans; they go awry; but everything turns out better in the end. Sound a bit like my life, which is perhaps why it resonated so strongly with me. But this is one of those amazing picture books--perhaps like the classic Where the Wild Things Are--that I'll find impossible to read without finding metaphor and meaning. It could be a story about moving, about the confusion and discomfort, but ultimate joy, of leaving one home and making another. It could be a story about adventure, about abandoning the old and boldly facing the new and mysterious. It could be about growing up, leaving one stage of childhood behind to face a new one. It could be about facing the uncertainty of daily life with courage (as my 13-year-old said, "This is a book everybody should read in the time of Corona Virus."). It could even be about death, about moving on from this world and soaring into another.
I have no idea how much of this the author intended. When I see hints of the Blessed Mother, the Star of the Sea, in Julia's Queen of the Sea, is that my Catholic nerdiness reading too much into things? Is all my recent obsession about learning to trust God making me see hints of that everywhere? Maybe. Or maybe Ben Hatke's a genius. I'll let you decide.
Even if you read nothing into this story, it's gorgeous and sweet and enormously fun. I think you'll love it.
And yet I continue to make them. And sometimes they work splendidly and sometimes they go more or less as expected and sometimes--most of the time--they leave me drowning in the floodwaters of the unexpected, clutching desperately for the raft-like security of pen and paper and a brand new plan.
But sometimes, some glorious times when everything is crashing to pieces around me, my plans are wrested away from my hands. I give in to the waves. Somehow, the waves are gentler than my lists and checkboxes and calendars. I'm lifted up to safety by an unseen hand, and I realize that my silly plans made no sense at all.
Trust. It's never easy. In my experience, pure offerings of trust lead to danger and uncertainty. The roughest moments of my life have followed my most sincere abandonment of my plans. And yet--they were the best times, too. They were moments I was lifted up and the moments I felt love in every fibre of my being. I could never have made a plan as good as that.
I've read a bit on this topic: saints and scholars and mystics all offer good advice on trust. I've struggled this past month to read through St. Teresa of Avila's Interior Castle, to wrap my mind around her exhortations to trust completely. And then--I read a little picture book that made it all seem clear.
Julia's House Moves On is technically a sequel to Julia's House for Lost Creatures, a warm and whimsical picture book by Ben Hatke. The sequel is warm and whimsical as well--but I found in it a new layer of beauty and meaning.
I could sum up the plot in one line: A girl makes plans; they go awry; but everything turns out better in the end. Sound a bit like my life, which is perhaps why it resonated so strongly with me. But this is one of those amazing picture books--perhaps like the classic Where the Wild Things Are--that I'll find impossible to read without finding metaphor and meaning. It could be a story about moving, about the confusion and discomfort, but ultimate joy, of leaving one home and making another. It could be a story about adventure, about abandoning the old and boldly facing the new and mysterious. It could be about growing up, leaving one stage of childhood behind to face a new one. It could be about facing the uncertainty of daily life with courage (as my 13-year-old said, "This is a book everybody should read in the time of Corona Virus."). It could even be about death, about moving on from this world and soaring into another.
I have no idea how much of this the author intended. When I see hints of the Blessed Mother, the Star of the Sea, in Julia's Queen of the Sea, is that my Catholic nerdiness reading too much into things? Is all my recent obsession about learning to trust God making me see hints of that everywhere? Maybe. Or maybe Ben Hatke's a genius. I'll let you decide.
Even if you read nothing into this story, it's gorgeous and sweet and enormously fun. I think you'll love it.
October 30, 2021
Loved this! It really spoke to me, because I've always struggled with change, or things not going according to my (very carefully laid out) plans. I know there is value in accepting change with grace, and motherhood has certainly helped me become more flexible (out of sheer necessity!) but my basic nature hasn't changed. I tend to bristle a bit at books that make the planner some un-fun stick-in-the-mud and the whimsical rolling stone the more appealing character. I think it's more complicated than that, and I found Julia such a wonderful character and this story so sensitively told. She isn't portrayed in a negative way. Her plans are very good plans and they are meant to help a lot of creatures, but the world just keeps throwing surprises at her that cause her plans to fizzle. She tries so hard to do everything she can for everyone else... but it wears her out and she has to accept that, sometimes, we have to let change wash over us, and we have to accept help from others, that sometimes the best course is unplanned. Not only do I love the message of the book, but I love the storytelling and illustrations. The fantastical characters are so creatively and beautifully drawn, and I love the subtle humor sprinkled throughout. I really enjoyed the first book, Julia's House for Lost Creatures, but I think I liked this one even more. I'm eager to read the third book in this wonderful series.
September 9, 2020
Julia's House Moves On is a sweet picture book by Ben Hatke.
Julia's house is full of misfit creatures, but it's seemingly not all that happy with itself lately. Suddenly the house starts moving on it's own! But don't worry, Julia always has a plan.
Honestly, the illustrations are gorgeous. It's whimsical and fun, everything that you want in a children's picture book. This book would be great for a fun story time session or as a great read before bed!
Four out of five stars!
Thank you to NetGalley and First Second Books for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.
Julia's house is full of misfit creatures, but it's seemingly not all that happy with itself lately. Suddenly the house starts moving on it's own! But don't worry, Julia always has a plan.
Honestly, the illustrations are gorgeous. It's whimsical and fun, everything that you want in a children's picture book. This book would be great for a fun story time session or as a great read before bed!
Four out of five stars!
Thank you to NetGalley and First Second Books for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.
December 28, 2020
It's partly just the 'right book at the right time' effect, but I bought this as a Christmas present for my (adult) niece who loves Julia's House for Lost Creatures, and it made me cry when I read through it. This is life, in a picture book format.
November 1, 2020
This was cute. Julia makes plans to move her house with all its creature inhabitants, but then things go awry! Every time Julia makes new plans, something else gets in the way, till Julia relaxes, and things come together.
October 24, 2020
Julia's House Moves On by Ben Hatke is the sequel to Julia's House for Lost Creatures (2014). Julia and her guests have made a comfortable life for themselves in their seaside home. Things change, though, when the house becomes restless and decides its time to move.
To her credit, Julia does recognize the house's restlessness and she does start to put a plan in place to move everyone and the house. Unfortunately, she's probably too thorough and methodical for the house. Whether by design for cosmic coincidence, the house takes off before anyone is ready.
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To her credit, Julia does recognize the house's restlessness and she does start to put a plan in place to move everyone and the house. Unfortunately, she's probably too thorough and methodical for the house. Whether by design for cosmic coincidence, the house takes off before anyone is ready.
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July 14, 2020
I love all of Ben Hatke’s work, and this was no exception! In the original story, Julia takes in all manner of wayward creatures. All those characters are back in this sequel that sees her house on the move...but not when and where she expects! With each of her plans going out the window, it is the creatures who band together to save her this time. I’ve always loved Hatke’s illustration style, and I love how he adds little bits of humor into the details. Take your time to really appreciate the story not just in the words, but in the pictures too!
July 6, 2020
Does anyone else have a little author crush on Ben Hatke? I love absolutely everything he has written/illustrated and this one is no exception. The story is fun and sweet, the illustrations are amazing, and it encourages both preparation and letting go when you need to. I love it.
October 3, 2020
The second Julia picture book.
Julia decides that they need to move the house. Everyone's unhappy. So she makes plans. . . .
Plans meet reality. Adventure ensues.
Julia decides that they need to move the house. Everyone's unhappy. So she makes plans. . . .
Plans meet reality. Adventure ensues.
December 17, 2020
It seems Julia always has a plan - until she doesn't. A warm story of resilience, the importance of friendship, and learning that things can turn out just fine, even without a plan. I love the artwork!
August 28, 2020
I received an electronic ARC from First Second Books through NetGalley.
Julia knows it's time for the house to move on. She makes a plan and packs up everything in the house. Then, things go awry when the turtle holding the house falls in love and pulls them out to sea. Plans continue to be tossed aside until Julia stops working alone. The creatures including the newest, the ghillie, save the house and set the course for an unknown destination.
This sequel to Julia's House for Lost Creatures is charming and shares a needed lesson about letting go of plans when they aren't working. The illustrations are lovely and richly colored. Readers will love studying the details that enhance the story.
Julia knows it's time for the house to move on. She makes a plan and packs up everything in the house. Then, things go awry when the turtle holding the house falls in love and pulls them out to sea. Plans continue to be tossed aside until Julia stops working alone. The creatures including the newest, the ghillie, save the house and set the course for an unknown destination.
This sequel to Julia's House for Lost Creatures is charming and shares a needed lesson about letting go of plans when they aren't working. The illustrations are lovely and richly colored. Readers will love studying the details that enhance the story.
October 7, 2020
I loved the original Julia book, with all it's cute, unique magical creatures. This one really resonated with me because Julia is constantly prepared with a plan (this time to orchestrate a big move), but reality takes a dramatically different course. I liked that in the end, it was her friends sweeping in with a plan to save the day. I like that the story arc simultaneously validated Julia's hard work and "planner" personality while providing the comforting reassurance that even if your plans go wrong, things can turn out okay. Also even though they reclaimed the house from the depths of the ocean, I have serious water damage concerns, haha.
August 2, 2021
Julia’s house goes on an unexpected adventure and ruins all her plans! Luckily you can always get new plans. Another super cute picture book about working together, as well as preserving in the face of failure.
July 9, 2020
A lovely metaphor about accepting the unexpected, without panicking.
April 19, 2022
I really liked this book, with Julia’s house that goes off on an unplanned adventure that doesn’t follow any of Julia’s plans.
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November 14, 2020This sequel to Julia’s House for Lost Creatures carries readers back to the marvels of the Julia’s unusual house and the creatures she shares it with. Julia’s house was getting restless and all of the different creatures who lived there could feel it and started to act out too. Luckily, Julia had a plan for moving them, she even knew just the spot in the mountains for them. But then, the turtle whose back carried the house decided to move right then, down into the ocean. Now the house was tattered and barely afloat. Julia though had a plan filled with paddling and pushing but the house sunk faster and sharks were circling. She went to her other plan, and blew on Triton’s Horn but that didn’t work out either. With her house sinking, the creatures floated off away from Julia. All was lost. Or perhaps they had their own plan!
Written just for compulsive planners like myself, this picture book is funny and full of dynamic moments. Hatke, the creator of graphic novels like Zita the Spacegirl, is just as at home in the picture book format. His pacing is brisk, never letting poor Julia linger for long in her new spot of trouble. Julia’s plans are feats in themselves, constantly figuring out what to do, and show real resilience in dire situations.
As with all of Hatke’s art, he creates characters who are fascinating, friendly and full of life. Here he gets to delve into all sorts of strange creatures too who liven up the story. His illustrations are worth lingering over, with small touches that make Julia’s house come alive (literally).
Perhaps the perfect COVID fantasy read that shows how communities can work to save one another. Appropriate for ages 4-6.
Written just for compulsive planners like myself, this picture book is funny and full of dynamic moments. Hatke, the creator of graphic novels like Zita the Spacegirl, is just as at home in the picture book format. His pacing is brisk, never letting poor Julia linger for long in her new spot of trouble. Julia’s plans are feats in themselves, constantly figuring out what to do, and show real resilience in dire situations.
As with all of Hatke’s art, he creates characters who are fascinating, friendly and full of life. Here he gets to delve into all sorts of strange creatures too who liven up the story. His illustrations are worth lingering over, with small touches that make Julia’s house come alive (literally).
Perhaps the perfect COVID fantasy read that shows how communities can work to save one another. Appropriate for ages 4-6.
October 27, 2020
[Disclosure: I received a copy of this book from the publisher for purposes of a review.]
This book is absolutely adorable and beautifully illustrated.
Full disclosure, I have a Maine Coon who loves stories. We're getting ready to move soon, so I thought this book would be perfect for him to explain the boxes and how we're moving. [Maine Coons are not your average cat. They are highly intelligent.]
I read through this book first, just in case there was anything scary in it. There was one scary part that featured the Kraken. Since there were no words on the page with the Kraken, I thought he would be ok, because he tends to listen to the story more than he does look at the pages.
Well...
We're going along in the story and we get to the page with the Kraken. He took one look at the page, his eyes got really big and he ran out of the room.
He came back a few minutes later and we finished the story, but I had to skip the part about the Kraken. He just really does not like scary stories.
All in all, we will definitely be revisiting this book again and again (but skipping the Kraken page). We both enjoyed the story. I'm going to pick up any other Julia books for him, because I like the concept that she takes care of mythical creatures. Julia, in a way, is like me, so that helps Matthew (the Maine Coon) understand the story so much better. Because in so many ways, the things she says to the creatures sounds just like something I would say to him.
This book is absolutely adorable and beautifully illustrated.
Full disclosure, I have a Maine Coon who loves stories. We're getting ready to move soon, so I thought this book would be perfect for him to explain the boxes and how we're moving. [Maine Coons are not your average cat. They are highly intelligent.]
I read through this book first, just in case there was anything scary in it. There was one scary part that featured the Kraken. Since there were no words on the page with the Kraken, I thought he would be ok, because he tends to listen to the story more than he does look at the pages.
Well...
We're going along in the story and we get to the page with the Kraken. He took one look at the page, his eyes got really big and he ran out of the room.
He came back a few minutes later and we finished the story, but I had to skip the part about the Kraken. He just really does not like scary stories.
All in all, we will definitely be revisiting this book again and again (but skipping the Kraken page). We both enjoyed the story. I'm going to pick up any other Julia books for him, because I like the concept that she takes care of mythical creatures. Julia, in a way, is like me, so that helps Matthew (the Maine Coon) understand the story so much better. Because in so many ways, the things she says to the creatures sounds just like something I would say to him.
November 10, 2020
Julia's house is full of misfit or lost creatures, goblins, mermaids, ghosts and trolls. This is the second Julia's House book and I wish we had read the first one. You see, Julia's house is a walking house. Everyone is getting tired of being in the same place and are ready to move on. Julia is packing up and making a plan, but the house is ready to go and starts moving on. Every time Julia makes new plans, something else gets in the way, till Julia finally relaxes, and things come together. Where will they end up this time? This is a fun story to capture the imagination of children. The illustrations are gorgeous and full of things to look at. A wonderful read aloud to share with my grandkids. I was gifted with a copy of this book upon request. The rating and opinions shared are my own.
September 7, 2020
In this sequel to Julia's House for Lost Creatures, the house and the lost creatures that inhabit the home are growing restless. It's time for a move and Julia has a plan. In fact Julia has a plan for almost every unexpected event and it's a good thing, too, because in his beautifully illustrated Book by Ben Hatke, nothing goes according to Julia's plans.
A great read aloud, this book offers opportunities to discuss the importance of community, perseverance, flexibility, and accepting help from other by working together. A great addition to Kindergarten and early elementary classrooms.
Thank you to First Second Books and NetGalley for this e-ARC.
A great read aloud, this book offers opportunities to discuss the importance of community, perseverance, flexibility, and accepting help from other by working together. A great addition to Kindergarten and early elementary classrooms.
Thank you to First Second Books and NetGalley for this e-ARC.
August 22, 2020
Originally published on my blog: Nonstop Reader.
Julia's House Moves On is a follow up to Julia's House for Lost Creatures, but it works perfectly as a standalone. Due out 29th Sept 2020 from Macmillan on their First Second imprint, it's 40 pages and will be available in hardcover and ebook formats.
This is a beautifully profound short picture book for young readers. The text is in free verse and sets off the beautiful full color illustrations by author/artist Ben Hatke perfectly. Julia's house is a welcoming home for all the lost creatures who need a place to stay. Everyone feels that it's time for the house to move on, and (as usual) Julia has a plan. But before she can put her plans into action, the house decides to move on its own! Every time Julia tries to plan for the contingencies, the situation is taken out of her control.
With the lead times involved in book projects, I don't see how this prescient little book could've been a *response* to the current insecurity and stress of the current world situation with a pandemic and economic devastation all around, but it's certainly spookily well timed. I would recommend this wonderful book with its positive and gentle message to everyone. Children (of all ages) will be taken with the whimsical and pretty art, along with the message of positivity that occasionally things happen for which nobody can plan, and that's ok.
As a bedtime read, this will provide lots of scope for fun/silly voices, from the mermaid, to the goblins and trolls. It's a very short read, so will lend itself admirably to short reading sessions. The art is intricate enough and full of small details, that it would also serve admirably as a hunt-n-find session with one's favorite small person.
Five stars. This is a gorgeously rendered and beautifully written book.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
Julia's House Moves On is a follow up to Julia's House for Lost Creatures, but it works perfectly as a standalone. Due out 29th Sept 2020 from Macmillan on their First Second imprint, it's 40 pages and will be available in hardcover and ebook formats.
This is a beautifully profound short picture book for young readers. The text is in free verse and sets off the beautiful full color illustrations by author/artist Ben Hatke perfectly. Julia's house is a welcoming home for all the lost creatures who need a place to stay. Everyone feels that it's time for the house to move on, and (as usual) Julia has a plan. But before she can put her plans into action, the house decides to move on its own! Every time Julia tries to plan for the contingencies, the situation is taken out of her control.
With the lead times involved in book projects, I don't see how this prescient little book could've been a *response* to the current insecurity and stress of the current world situation with a pandemic and economic devastation all around, but it's certainly spookily well timed. I would recommend this wonderful book with its positive and gentle message to everyone. Children (of all ages) will be taken with the whimsical and pretty art, along with the message of positivity that occasionally things happen for which nobody can plan, and that's ok.
As a bedtime read, this will provide lots of scope for fun/silly voices, from the mermaid, to the goblins and trolls. It's a very short read, so will lend itself admirably to short reading sessions. The art is intricate enough and full of small details, that it would also serve admirably as a hunt-n-find session with one's favorite small person.
Five stars. This is a gorgeously rendered and beautifully written book.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
November 1, 2020
Written and drawn in the light of personal tragedy, Ben Hatke's lovely sequel to the first Julia's House picture book is both whimsical and heartfelt. There is a lesson for both children and adults here, in determined little Julia.
Julia's plans, one by one, come apart--literally, in the end. But it is through friends and family, and through faith (one needn't stretch his Lady of the Sea far to see the Stella Maris) that we can carry on even without them.
Julia's plans, one by one, come apart--literally, in the end. But it is through friends and family, and through faith (one needn't stretch his Lady of the Sea far to see the Stella Maris) that we can carry on even without them.
September 11, 2021
Very "middle book" in that there isn't a lot of background about Julia's House and there isn't a big conclusion. But also, as Julia makes peace with her plans falling apart, that's kind of the point. Just a bit melancholy but still beautiful.
December 14, 2020
I loved this. Beautifully illustrated, love all the different creatures. But most of all, I think I love the message. You can have plans, adapt plans, and sometimes you have to throw the plans out the window. Fantastic book.
July 29, 2022
That was so cute. The art is amazing!
January 19, 2021
This is a sequel to Julia's House for Lost Creatures. I love them both. They both just speak to me. If I had the chance to be Julia, I would jump at it. In this one, Julia has a plan to move her house and all the tenants. However, things don't go to plan. That's ok, she has a plan for that too. Eventually though, she's out of plans, as things have gone incredibly off course. That's ok, she has a house full of friends to help her out. This book would be a great read for storytimes about monsters, friendship, teamwork, or moving.
December 18, 2020
I am so very, very sorry, Mr. Hatke, for your loss. But thank you for this. Especially this year, when all plans have been changed and we have had to rely on one another to find a way through.
April 6, 2021
I really like this book! This is the best children's book I've read for a while. I especially love the illustrations. I want to read more by Ben Hatke.
August 28, 2020
Received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest view.
I cannot wait to share this book with my students. I love Hatke's artwork in the Julia series, but the plot line is so relevant as we prepare our students to return to school school during such an uncertain moment in time. Julia can feel that it is time to move on, but each of her carefully laid plans is foiled by forces outside of her control, until the moment they aren't and a beautiful adventure unfolds.
I cannot wait to share this book with my students. I love Hatke's artwork in the Julia series, but the plot line is so relevant as we prepare our students to return to school school during such an uncertain moment in time. Julia can feel that it is time to move on, but each of her carefully laid plans is foiled by forces outside of her control, until the moment they aren't and a beautiful adventure unfolds.
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