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This was a fun book. The characters were a little heavy with the sarcasm for me. But it didn't detract from a creative story. The idea of a teenage grim reaper made me laugh. The book is a page turner. I really had a hard time putting it down.
I won this book from the Goodreads FirstReads giveaway. I really enjoyed it. I love to read about a profession that is new to me. I like to see how things look from the inside. This was a fascinating fly on the wall look at zookeeping. What a story! It doesn't run completely chronologically and so this caused me some confusion at first, but it didn't diminish my pleasure in reading. I work at a library and this book will be high on my list of books to recommend and I will probably buy a couple of copies for Christmas gifts. I was also given a DVD of the movie and I look forward to viewing it. I'm glad that I had the book to read first.
I'm a librarian and received a copy of this book from NetGalleys. There are quite a lot of wild antics in this book. I was taken aback at first for the lack of consequences for some of the more irresponsible actions of the characters. I was glad (as were the characters) when an caring adult finally took charge to help these kids toward their dreams. It is certainly a page turner. As a librarian I know that there are some kids that would really appreciate what this book has to say. I'm glad to have it to share with them.
Indian Captive is a story that will make a great gift and open doors to terrific conversations. I appreciated it as much now as an adult as I did when I was a child. I loved the gentle introduction to Native American philosophy and Molly's sensitivity to the natural beauty around her even in some of the toughest times. I really felt for poor Molly as she was tugged at by two cultures. Each was described well and without prejudice. I was glad that it showed love wins over all. Lois Lenski did the classic illustrations that I remember so fondly from my childhood. A really wonderful package.
Working at the Children's desk at the library, I'm trying to read the Newbery award winners. Julie of the Wolves won in 1973 for good reason. I really enjoyed it. It is a wonderful tale of a girl on her own in the wilderness. Her struggles for food and companionship lead her to relationship with wolves. The story feels very real. I am eager to put this book into the hands of children here at the library. Especially good for anyone who loved My Side of the Mountain.
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Croak (Croak) by Gina Damico
N, May 25, 2012
This was a fun book. The characters were a little heavy with the sarcasm for me. But it didn't detract from a creative story. The idea of a teenage grim reaper made me laugh. The book is a page turner. I really had a hard time putting it down.We Bought a Zoo by Benjamin Mee
N, May 25, 2012
I won this book from the Goodreads FirstReads giveaway. I really enjoyed it. I love to read about a profession that is new to me. I like to see how things look from the inside. This was a fascinating fly on the wall look at zookeeping. What a story! It doesn't run completely chronologically and so this caused me some confusion at first, but it didn't diminish my pleasure in reading. I work at a library and this book will be high on my list of books to recommend and I will probably buy a couple of copies for Christmas gifts. I was also given a DVD of the movie and I look forward to viewing it. I'm glad that I had the book to read first.Racing the Moon by Alan Armstrong
N, May 2, 2012
I'm a librarian and received a copy of this book from NetGalleys. There are quite a lot of wild antics in this book. I was taken aback at first for the lack of consequences for some of the more irresponsible actions of the characters. I was glad (as were the characters) when an caring adult finally took charge to help these kids toward their dreams. It is certainly a page turner. As a librarian I know that there are some kids that would really appreciate what this book has to say. I'm glad to have it to share with them.Indian Captive: The Story of Mary Jemison by Lois Lenski
N, May 2, 2012
Indian Captive is a story that will make a great gift and open doors to terrific conversations. I appreciated it as much now as an adult as I did when I was a child. I loved the gentle introduction to Native American philosophy and Molly's sensitivity to the natural beauty around her even in some of the toughest times. I really felt for poor Molly as she was tugged at by two cultures. Each was described well and without prejudice. I was glad that it showed love wins over all. Lois Lenski did the classic illustrations that I remember so fondly from my childhood. A really wonderful package.Julie of the Wolves (Julie Series) by Jean Craighead George
N, April 27, 2012
Working at the Children's desk at the library, I'm trying to read the Newbery award winners. Julie of the Wolves won in 1973 for good reason. I really enjoyed it. It is a wonderful tale of a girl on her own in the wilderness. Her struggles for food and companionship lead her to relationship with wolves. The story feels very real. I am eager to put this book into the hands of children here at the library. Especially good for anyone who loved My Side of the Mountain.1-5 of 43next