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yapha's review against another edition
4.0
Rebecca's life is falling apart. Her mother and father have separated, and Rebecca and her little brother Lew are dragged down to their grandmother's house in Georgia with no warning. Rebecca must start all over at a new middle school, part way through the school year. When she finds a magic bread box in her grandmother's attic, she starts wishing for things to make her life better. While her wishes help her fit in to the popular crowd at school, the bread box stays empty as she wishes for ways to fix her family. Soon, though, the repercussions of her wishes begin to catch up with her, and Rebecca must find a way to untangle the web of deception that she has created. A rich and satisfying adventure.
hopiescopie's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
I think this is a wonderful book for upper elementary school kids :)
I think this is a wonderful book for upper elementary school kids :)
jshettel's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked this book. This book took me back to my elementary reading days and all the books I loved, which I have now learned are called "magical realism." I always call them fantasy, but that's neither here nor there. This book was great. A very real voice for the 12- year old protagonist grappling with her parents separation, loved the magical breadbox. I mean, seriousy, who wouldn't love a magical breadbox? Who even remembered that people used to have a breadbox?!? Highly recommend, and I will be reading more by Laurel Snyder.
azajacks's review against another edition
4.0
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quietjenn's review against another edition
4.0
3 1/2 maybe, but Laurel seems pretty cool on twitter, so up we go. Also, I'll be humming Springsteen for the rest of the night, which is not a bad thing.
asealey925's review against another edition
4.0
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Rebecca's parents have just separated and she is having an incredibly difficult time dealing with the changes. Her mom takes her to live with her Gran, far away from her father and her home, mixing up her entire world and confusing her even more.
When she discovers a bread box in her Gran's attic, one that just happens to be magical, delivering whatever Rebecca asks for, she believes she's found the answers to all of her troubles. Not only can she use the breadbox to fit in with the kids at her new school, asking for cool clothes and such, but she can also use the breadbox to help get her parents back together. Or so she thinks...
A very eloquent and intelligent child, Rebecca explains her emotions regarding the separation of her parents in a thought-provoking, yet age-appropriate way. It definitely has a touch of fantasy, but the bread box portion of the story is blended so seamlessly into the different changes in Rebecca's life that it felt like complete realistic fiction. I would imagine it would be quite difficult to accomplish that, so kudos to Snyder!
Bigger Than a Bread Box is a smart story with great elements of humor and hope. I could definitely see this being helpful to children going through significant changes in their lives, as well as being simply an enjoyable leisure read. Super cute cover too!
Rebecca's parents have just separated and she is having an incredibly difficult time dealing with the changes. Her mom takes her to live with her Gran, far away from her father and her home, mixing up her entire world and confusing her even more.
When she discovers a bread box in her Gran's attic, one that just happens to be magical, delivering whatever Rebecca asks for, she believes she's found the answers to all of her troubles. Not only can she use the breadbox to fit in with the kids at her new school, asking for cool clothes and such, but she can also use the breadbox to help get her parents back together. Or so she thinks...
A very eloquent and intelligent child, Rebecca explains her emotions regarding the separation of her parents in a thought-provoking, yet age-appropriate way. It definitely has a touch of fantasy, but the bread box portion of the story is blended so seamlessly into the different changes in Rebecca's life that it felt like complete realistic fiction. I would imagine it would be quite difficult to accomplish that, so kudos to Snyder!
Bigger Than a Bread Box is a smart story with great elements of humor and hope. I could definitely see this being helpful to children going through significant changes in their lives, as well as being simply an enjoyable leisure read. Super cute cover too!
aprilbooksandwine's review against another edition
4.0
Be careful what you wish for definitely holds true for Rebecca, main character of Bigger Than A Bread Box by Laurel Snyder. Rebecca is uprooted from her Baltimore townhouse by her mother who decides to separate from her dad and live in Atlanta with Grandma. Rebecca doesn’t have an easy go of it as a new kid until she finds a magical bread box in the attic.
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samirakatherine's review against another edition
5.0
Disclaimer. I know (and like) the author. That said, this book was excellent.