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A review by librarybonanza
Wolf Hollow by Lauren Wolk
4.0
Age: 3rd-6th grade
History: WWII, Pennsylvania
"Growing up in the shadows cast by two world wars, Annabelle has lived a mostly quiet, steady life in her small Pennsylvania town. Until the day new student Betty Glengarry walks into her class. Betty quickly reveals herself to be cruel and manipulative, and while her bullying seems isolated at first, things quickly escalate, and reclusive World War I veteran Toby becomes a target of her attacks. While others have always seen Toby’s strangeness, Annabelle knows only kindness. She will soon need to find the courage to stand as a lone voice of justice as tensions mount."
Although I wasn't swept away like many of my peers, I will give this book an extra star for its real and meaningful plot and the authenticity of the narrator. I was having a hard time imagining a child enjoying this book (unusual vocabulary, lyrically written) especially when historical fiction is experiencing a low point in popular interest. Perhaps this is better suited for the classroom? That being said, this might interest children that enjoy Little House on the Prairie and more of the classic literature. It is a beautiful and well-written novel and well worth the praise it received, just not on the same plane of popularity appeal as Land of Stories and Dork Diaries.
History: WWII, Pennsylvania
"Growing up in the shadows cast by two world wars, Annabelle has lived a mostly quiet, steady life in her small Pennsylvania town. Until the day new student Betty Glengarry walks into her class. Betty quickly reveals herself to be cruel and manipulative, and while her bullying seems isolated at first, things quickly escalate, and reclusive World War I veteran Toby becomes a target of her attacks. While others have always seen Toby’s strangeness, Annabelle knows only kindness. She will soon need to find the courage to stand as a lone voice of justice as tensions mount."
Although I wasn't swept away like many of my peers, I will give this book an extra star for its real and meaningful plot and the authenticity of the narrator. I was having a hard time imagining a child enjoying this book (unusual vocabulary, lyrically written) especially when historical fiction is experiencing a low point in popular interest. Perhaps this is better suited for the classroom? That being said, this might interest children that enjoy Little House on the Prairie and more of the classic literature. It is a beautiful and well-written novel and well worth the praise it received, just not on the same plane of popularity appeal as Land of Stories and Dork Diaries.