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This book had much to say about parenting, and I happened to be reading this book in tandem with The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self by Carl R. Truman. Overall, I think there are many beneficial points for parents and children to glean from and enjoy it as I light-hearted message, but I believe Fisher wrote in between the lines to teach parents, and I would encourage parents to critically think through some of her messaging.
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Fisher beautifully illustrates the problems and harms of ...more
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A wonderful book to read!
My son loved this.
It was a bit hard to get through the first chapter, but after that, he melted right into this story and wants to read it again. He loved the characters, their adventures - and misadventures.
A definite fit in our home.
My son loved this.
It was a bit hard to get through the first chapter, but after that, he melted right into this story and wants to read it again. He loved the characters, their adventures - and misadventures.
A definite fit in our home.
Lexile 950L
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 8.0
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 8.0
Nov 07, 2011
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