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4.24 AVERAGE
4.24 AVERAGE
Twelve little girls in two straight lines. Oh, what a wonderful book.
Tried this out on my girls today because I've never been quite sure of this book's appeal. Both of them (5 & 4) loved it. They wanted to know why Madeline was crying, why she had to stay in the hospital, why all the other little girls started to cry. Perhaps I lacked empathy at a young age. I always felt sorry for Miss Clavel. I also admired the symmetry of two straight lines, and it bugs me when Madeline is absent. It unsettles the order of things. Maybe that is what children sense but can't say. This book helps them feel that sense of displacement is a real emotion. That might have something to do with its lasting appeal. Or perhaps it's clever merchandising.
I don't know why this is so very popular. But, Amaya liked it.
For my birthday, my friend gave me an anthology with all the Madeline books. These are childhood favorites of mine and it's so nice to revisit them, especially after going to Paris and seeing the beautiful sights that are illustrated here.
This was my cheat read for this year to finish my books-to-read number 2020
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Enjoyed it as much as I did as a child. Looking forward to reading Camila the sequels, too.