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rheren's review against another edition
5.0
The author admits that she drew a lot of inspiration from Charlotte's Web, and the story does seem quite similar. However, we all enjoyed this book much more: the animals seem more true to life and since the farmer perspective is also included and given value, there's more to think about and it's a more complete story. The humorous interludes are also very fun and add a lot to the story. In this book, the humans are just as memorable as the animals, and I think that makes the story more relatable and more enjoyable.
womanon's review against another edition
2.0
Unfortunately, this book wasn't for me. I just couldn't get into the story at all, and I'm unsure what the cause was. It might have been the writing style, or the characters, or the plot, or a mix of them. The premise sounded promising, but unfortunately it did not deliver.
ellwoo's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
yapha's review against another edition
5.0
I did it again. I judged a book by its cover and put off reading it for months and it turned out to be fantastic! I was not excited about talking animals on a farm, and I could not have been more wrong about this book! It is clever and fresh, with some great social commentary and important lessons about farming and taking care of our land. It is also great for younger readers who are reading above grade level and are looking for harder books that don't contain mature themes. Highly recommended for grades 2 & up.
ARC provided by publisher
ARC provided by publisher
stacikristine's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
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
My son (age 9) asked me to read this, because he loved reading it last year. It was absolutely charming! Such a sweet story about rabbits and a boy trying to save a farm.
moggmogg's review against another edition
5.0
Such a great book --sweet (but not treacly) and humorous. A young family moves to a farm from Brooklyn. Alice, a young rabbit, makes it her mission to help save the farm from a developer --making some unlikely friendships along the way (dog, fox, eagle and boy). Lots of life lessons and philosophical ideas to contemplate.
The feeling of slipping one's coat over pajamas is the feeling of adventure. p 163
Saying goodbye to Doggo made the rabbits quiet for a long time. It was an autumn feeling, a feeling of things changing, seasons ending, attention turning inward. P271
The feeling of slipping one's coat over pajamas is the feeling of adventure. p 163
Saying goodbye to Doggo made the rabbits quiet for a long time. It was an autumn feeling, a feeling of things changing, seasons ending, attention turning inward. P271
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