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A Finder's Magic by Helen Craig, Philippa Pearce

book_nut's review against another edition

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3.0

Sweet. Nothing earth-shattering, but it was very sweet.

barbaramanatee14me's review against another edition

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3.0

This is a sweet book, perfect for a read-aloud, short enough to be finished in one sitting. It was written by a grandmother for her grandsons and illustrated by their other grandmother. Plus, it's about a boy's love for his dog, and I'm always a sucker for dog books (especially when the dog doesn't die).

cupcakescol's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional lighthearted mysterious reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

kailey_luminouslibro's review against another edition

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5.0

A charming little story of a boy's search for his lost dog! With the help of a mysterious old man, he interviews various animals, including a bad-tempered cat, and pieces together the mystery of his dog's disappearance.
This short book has all the magic and charm I've come to expect from the author, with her own blend of delightful writing. Every word is crisp and cool, or warm and honey on your tongue. The smallest, most everyday things take on a glow when this author brings her writer's magic to them.

The sketches are lovely and fit perfectly with the story. The whole thing reminds me strongly of Beatrix Potter! This would be a great book to read aloud!

frostlywild17's review

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adventurous lighthearted mysterious relaxing medium-paced

4.25

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