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Stuart Little
by E.B. White
This is a classic, must-read childrens book that makes an enjoyable read-aloud despite its flaws.
We enjoyed the beginning and had a few great discussions about the eating and hunting habits of cats and other wild animals. The beginning was filled with adventure and ideas that captured Charlotte but then the story began to lag.
There is a lengthy chapter about boating that had us all bored but recovers nicely.
We had a discussion about running away but the concept didn't grab Charlotte's attention despite the fact that it bothered to see Stuart leave his family without so much as a goodbye.
On his road trip, Stuart courts a girl that is also "small of stature" and there is another lengthy passage about boats. The friendship never develops and the addition of a new small friend doesn't add anything to the story accept a growing feeling that Stuart is disconnected from human relationships.
I supposed the intention was to develop a story about adolescent wonderlust and and a young man seeking is fortune and pursing his first love. Yet when Stuart drives off into the sunset the book closes at a low point with no resolution to main conflict.
-Mom
(Read to Charlotte age 4.5)
We enjoyed the beginning and had a few great discussions about the eating and hunting habits of cats and other wild animals. The beginning was filled with adventure and ideas that captured Charlotte but then the story began to lag.
There is a lengthy chapter about boating that had us all bored but recovers nicely.
We had a discussion about running away but the concept didn't grab Charlotte's attention despite the fact that it bothered to see Stuart leave his family without so much as a goodbye.
On his road trip, Stuart courts a girl that is also "small of stature" and there is another lengthy passage about boats. The friendship never develops and the addition of a new small friend doesn't add anything to the story accept a growing feeling that Stuart is disconnected from human relationships.
I supposed the intention was to develop a story about adolescent wonderlust and and a young man seeking is fortune and pursing his first love. Yet when Stuart drives off into the sunset the book closes at a low point with no resolution to main conflict.
-Mom
(Read to Charlotte age 4.5)