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brynnc920's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
quelleavenue's review
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
froggylibrarian1's review against another edition
5.0
Kensuke's Kingdon is one of my favorite books and I used to read it to my students when I taught 5th grade. I always look for his books and this one was a treat. Cool thing is - he already had another great book which I reviewed here... http://readingbythepond.blogspot.com/2015/06/half-man.html
In this book, set during World War I, Albie and his father find a girl on a deserted island. All they know is that she has a teddy bear,a blanket with a German name on it, and she said Lucy when they find her. Other than that she won't speak. Bit by bith the family is able to help her physically and emotionally but when others on the island find out about the possible German connection they are angry and scared.
Meanwhile, we hear the story of Merry and her mother who are on their was to visit Merry's father who was injured fighting in WWI. On their way, the boat they are on, the Lusitania is hit and sank.
This reminded me quite a bit of Kensuke's Kingdom. I,of course, figured out the connection early on but it was a treat to watch everything unfold. There was one part I wasn't getting, Lucy, but then it became clear. Great story ;0
In this book, set during World War I, Albie and his father find a girl on a deserted island. All they know is that she has a teddy bear,a blanket with a German name on it, and she said Lucy when they find her. Other than that she won't speak. Bit by bith the family is able to help her physically and emotionally but when others on the island find out about the possible German connection they are angry and scared.
Meanwhile, we hear the story of Merry and her mother who are on their was to visit Merry's father who was injured fighting in WWI. On their way, the boat they are on, the Lusitania is hit and sank.
This reminded me quite a bit of Kensuke's Kingdom. I,of course, figured out the connection early on but it was a treat to watch everything unfold. There was one part I wasn't getting, Lucy, but then it became clear. Great story ;0
vikologia's review against another edition
3.0
"Слушай луну" - история о девочке, которую нашли в 1915 году на одном из английских островов. Так как единственное слово, что она смогла вымолвить - это "Люси", все так и стали её звать. Состояние здоровья было так себе, плюс она не разговаривала совсем, но отзывчивая английская семья подобрала её и стала ухаживать. Со временем, по разным причинам у многих закрались подозрения, что "Люси" может быть немкой, а так как на дворе стоял 1915-й, то ясное дело, никого этот факт не радовал...
Оказалась ли "Люси" немкой, звали ли её на самом деле так и что вообще это за девочка такая узнаете, если решитесь прочитать книгу ;-)
Мне книга понравилась. Это именно то самое о добром, чистом, светлом и трогательном, чего мне хотелось весь прошлый месяц и наконец-то я это нашла! Читается очень быстро, слог лёгкий (я так понимаю, что на изначально М. Морпурго писал для школьной аудитории), но без дешёвой простоты.
История одновременно и захватывает, и при этом даёт пищу для размышлений. Думаю, прочитав её ещё в школе, я бы была вообще в полном восторге (сейчас цинизм и скептицизм мешают).
Если вам тоже хочется лёгкости и света, но при этом не можете жить без интересного сюжета с небольшой головоломкой, то "Слушай луну" подойдёт идеально.
Оказалась ли "Люси" немкой, звали ли её на самом деле так и что вообще это за девочка такая узнаете, если решитесь прочитать книгу ;-)
Мне книга понравилась. Это именно то самое о добром, чистом, светлом и трогательном, чего мне хотелось весь прошлый месяц и наконец-то я это нашла! Читается очень быстро, слог лёгкий (я так понимаю, что на изначально М. Морпурго писал для школьной аудитории), но без дешёвой простоты.
История одновременно и захватывает, и при этом даёт пищу для размышлений. Думаю, прочитав её ещё в школе, я бы была вообще в полном восторге (сейчас цинизм и скептицизм мешают).
Если вам тоже хочется лёгкости и света, но при этом не можете жить без интересного сюжета с небольшой головоломкой, то "Слушай луну" подойдёт идеально.
alya_books's review against another edition
5.0
Micheal Morpurgo is a wonderful author and this book did not disappoint! I read it very quickly because the story was so engaging!
Highly recommend picking up a copy for yourself
Highly recommend picking up a copy for yourself
eatingfiction's review against another edition
3.0
Listen to the Moon was quite a wonderful story. A really tragic, heart-warming story.
A bit slow, but it never dragged. Not anything particularly memorable for me personally, but it was well written and overall a good book.
A bit slow, but it never dragged. Not anything particularly memorable for me personally, but it was well written and overall a good book.
wanderingdeviant's review
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
i read this in primary school and can’t really remember it, except that i really enjoyed it. very pretty descriptions.
itratali's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0