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Rating: R
Grade: 4-7
Author: Irene Watts
Title: When the Bough Breaks
Publisher: Tundra Books
Copyright: 2007
Price: 9.95
# ISBN-10: 0887768210
# ISBN-13: 978-0887768217
Reviewer: Jenn Good Date: 02/01/2009
This is a sad and touching story about a Canadian girl, Millie, during the Great Depression. Her mother announces being with child, and despite the hard times, things seem extraordinarily happy for Millie’s family. Shortly after the birth, Millie’s mother dies. This tragic event forces Millie to bear the heavy burdens both of having lost her mother who was so precious to her and of assuming a role for which she is not yet ready. This story takes us through Millie’s struggle to keep a weekend job, raise two brothers, and keep an ailing family in tact. Almost impossibly, Millie summons even more courage and strength when a strange fortunetelling, wandering women appears and tests the family to the limit. This exciting and emotional read is recommended for any child in this age group.
Rating: R
Grade: 4-7
Author: Irene Watts
Title: When the Bough Breaks
Publisher: Tundra Books
Copyright: 2007
Price: 9.95
# ISBN-10: 0887768210
# ISBN-13: 978-0887768217
Reviewer: Jenn Good Date: 02/01/2009
This is a sad and touching story about a Canadian girl, Millie, during the Great Depression. Her mother announces being with child, and despite the hard times, things seem extraordinarily happy for Millie’s family. Shortly after the birth, Millie’s mother dies. This tragic event forces Millie to bear the heavy burdens both of having lost her mother who was so precious to her and of assuming a role for which she is not yet ready. This story takes us through Millie’s struggle to keep a weekend job, raise two brothers, and keep an ailing family in tact. Almost impossibly, Millie summons even more courage and strength when a strange fortunetelling, wandering women appears and tests the family to the limit. This exciting and emotional read is recommended for any child in this age group.
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