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lattelibrarian's review against another edition
5.0
This is a beautiful little story that isn't quite a story. This is the tale of a house who was well-loved and later abandoned, the tale of what happens when nature is left to its own devices. It's less of a story than it is something that just happens, and in that way, it's beautiful. Not to mention, of course, Jon Klassen's beautiful-as-always illustrations, moving this book from something nostalgic and sweet to something almost haunting. His illustrations bring something more to this book, though that 'something' will likely mean something different to other readers. For me, it's a sense of slow stillness, though for others it might be added nostalgia, beauty, or even a reminder of the passage of time.
House Held Up By Trees is a book almost best suited for looking, for it's beautiful in an enchanting way that I don't see all too often.
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House Held Up By Trees is a book almost best suited for looking, for it's beautiful in an enchanting way that I don't see all too often.
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bernee's review against another edition
2.0
I do like the illustrations - not sure middle school students would appreciate the story.
saidtheraina's review against another edition
4.0
Beautiful lyrical story that appeals to my treehugging roots.
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[b: Our Tree Named Steve|248169|Our Tree Named Steve|Alan Zweibel|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1388723916s/248169.jpg|240460]
The Night Gardener by [a: Terry Fan|7031735|Terry Fan|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png]
[b: Grandpa Green|10574666|Grandpa Green|Lane Smith|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1375931801s/10574666.jpg|15481699]
Read with:
[b: Our Tree Named Steve|248169|Our Tree Named Steve|Alan Zweibel|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1388723916s/248169.jpg|240460]
The Night Gardener by [a: Terry Fan|7031735|Terry Fan|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png]
[b: Grandpa Green|10574666|Grandpa Green|Lane Smith|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1375931801s/10574666.jpg|15481699]
beths0103's review against another edition
3.0
Beautiful writing though I'm not entirely sure kids will get this one.
xosharkc's review against another edition
3.25
3.45 - Mediocre
Decrepit narration. Aplomb art. Permeating setting. Austere pacing.
Decrepit narration. Aplomb art. Permeating setting. Austere pacing.
zdkb24's review against another edition
5.0
The mix of sadness and magic in this one is really unique, really special.
msmahlon's review against another edition
3.0
A little sad, but beautiful. I think the writing style is a little too lyrical (and long-winded) for some readers.
amydieg's review against another edition
2.0
Gorgeous art, but probably too subtle for most kids. The story takes way too long, nothing happens until the very end. 2 stars because some adults will probably like it.
crystal_reading's review against another edition
3.0
I found this book a bit melancholy and I think that adults will feel stronger connections when reading this one than children will. It was moving and thought provoking. The illustrations are again brilliant from Jon Klassen.