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3.67 AVERAGE
3.67 AVERAGE
This was one of my favorite books as a child and after many years away, I got the chance to read it to my daughter (4 1/2). I enjoyed being reminded of why I loved this so much and she found it to be an engaging bedtime story. We had to stop several times to talk about the historical aspects of the book, but in general she enjoyed it and I got to revisit and old favorite.
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Reread in 2017 for library book club. Absolutely charming.
1986 Newbery Winner
I read it because I never had. It was okay.
I read it because I never had. It was okay.
Not exactly my cup of tea, but definitely worth reading because of the hopefulness of the children, the strength of Sarah, and the unique glimpse into a bygone lifestyle it provides.
I had fond memories of reading this book as a child, or so I thought. Now having read it to my own kids I think it was the book/movie combo that made such an impression on me. The movie having recently come out around the same time that the book was introduced to me. This may actually be one time that I feel the movie was better than the book. Not that there's anything wrong with the book, its simple language and shortness make it a great early reader. However, I didn't feel there was much beyond an early reader, nothing that made it stand out as the "classic" it has become. The plot is achingly simple and while the characters are endearing there's not much depth. I feel like the movie has influenced our collective categorization of this book as a "children's classic."
Short, but real. Not the best book ever, but rightfully awarded a Newbery. Any book that can talk about death from a child's eyes is beautiful in my book, and MacLachlan does this quite well.
And she sings. <3
And she sings. <3
It's one of my picks for my Newbery reads every year.
I don't know how to describe how I feel or think about this book.
I find it a little bit bland in comparison to most Newbery books I read (e.g. The Graveyard Book).
Maybe I just can't relate to the setting of time and location?
Hope the sequels are more exciting.
I don't know how to describe how I feel or think about this book.
I find it a little bit bland in comparison to most Newbery books I read (e.g. The Graveyard Book).
Maybe I just can't relate to the setting of time and location?
Hope the sequels are more exciting.