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A review by zelma
Gooney Bird Greene by Lois Lowry
3.0
Another really cute story - this time about a likable, quirky character named Gooney Bird. The book is really about storytelling and I loved the way Lowry jumps between the plot and Gooney Bird's "absolutely true" tales. There's some fun wordplay for the word nerds too.
Course evaluation:
Personal Response: This was a fun way to teach storytelling. Gooney Bird is a charming character and I greatly enjoyed the wordplay involved in her stories.
Evaluation: Lowry’s use of dialogue has a realistic flow and will feel authentic to readers; the students interrupt each other, veer off topic easily, and reflect the typical speech patterns of young children. As a result, Lowry’s characterization is strong even though there isn’t much growth or change; the story takes place over one week, yet each student has unique traits and is recognizable by the end. The changes in text font and size also clearly mark Gooney Bird’s stories from the plot, which remove any confusion for younger readers. Thomas’ few drawings show all of the Gooney Bird’s outfits, an excellent addition to the book; the illustrations allow the reader to really appreciate Gooney Bird’s style and set the tone for her individualism.
Course evaluation:
Personal Response: This was a fun way to teach storytelling. Gooney Bird is a charming character and I greatly enjoyed the wordplay involved in her stories.
Evaluation: Lowry’s use of dialogue has a realistic flow and will feel authentic to readers; the students interrupt each other, veer off topic easily, and reflect the typical speech patterns of young children. As a result, Lowry’s characterization is strong even though there isn’t much growth or change; the story takes place over one week, yet each student has unique traits and is recognizable by the end. The changes in text font and size also clearly mark Gooney Bird’s stories from the plot, which remove any confusion for younger readers. Thomas’ few drawings show all of the Gooney Bird’s outfits, an excellent addition to the book; the illustrations allow the reader to really appreciate Gooney Bird’s style and set the tone for her individualism.