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4.25 AVERAGE
4.25 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
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adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
2024 NEWBERY AWARD WINNER!!!
I’m so proud to have served on the Newbery committee that selected this brilliant work! HA HA HOOOOOO!!!
I’m so proud to have served on the Newbery committee that selected this brilliant work! HA HA HOOOOOO!!!
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Maybe I just don’t like dog books….too much rowdy boy/dog energy. However I was moved by some of the wider band of characters (notably the bison and the gull).
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
What a tremendous book!
This 2024 Newbery Medal winner introduces the reader to a seemingly normal world of an urban park bounded on one side by the sea, enjoyed by many people and their pets. Unknown to the humans, the animals of the park have their own society, keeping watch on them. Johannes, a free dog with amazing skills, is the Eyes. He travels at amazing speed, observing all, and reporting to the three elderly bison who rule the park from their enclosure. When Johannes and his animal friends take on the task of freeing the bison, a remarkable and perilous adventure follows.
This wonderful tale can be enjoyed by children and adults alike.- Louisa A.
This 2024 Newbery Medal winner introduces the reader to a seemingly normal world of an urban park bounded on one side by the sea, enjoyed by many people and their pets. Unknown to the humans, the animals of the park have their own society, keeping watch on them. Johannes, a free dog with amazing skills, is the Eyes. He travels at amazing speed, observing all, and reporting to the three elderly bison who rule the park from their enclosure. When Johannes and his animal friends take on the task of freeing the bison, a remarkable and perilous adventure follows.
This wonderful tale can be enjoyed by children and adults alike.- Louisa A.
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I didn't enjoy this but finished because the 6yo did enjoy it.
Such a gorgeous story. I love the perspective of the main character. The names of the animals. The communication and thought and care. And such gorgeous pictures.