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THE PROMISE- Orchard Books, Illustrated by Jacqueline Rogers,80pp, ages 7up
It's Matt's first Christmas without his mother, and he is doing everything he can to
keep her traditions alive, from decorating the Christmas tree with pokeberry candles
to asking Pa to tell the story of the Christmas miracle when animals were given the
power of speech. When a hungry bear comes out of hibernation and surprises Matt
and his Labrador retriever, Sara, in the forest, Matt escapes up a tree, but while
defending him, Sara is mauled by the frustrated bear. Matt must get help for his
beloved dog; the only problem is that snow is coming and he is completely lost.
Suddenly, he hears a voice telling him the way. Is it Sara's? Or is it Ma's? Before Matt
will leave, he makes Sara promise she'll be alive when he returns. This jewel of a
novel from acclaimed author Jackie French Koller beautifully portrays the loving bond
between a boy and his dog.
keep her traditions alive, from decorating the Christmas tree with pokeberry candles
to asking Pa to tell the story of the Christmas miracle when animals were given the
power of speech. When a hungry bear comes out of hibernation and surprises Matt
and his Labrador retriever, Sara, in the forest, Matt escapes up a tree, but while
defending him, Sara is mauled by the frustrated bear. Matt must get help for his
beloved dog; the only problem is that snow is coming and he is completely lost.
Suddenly, he hears a voice telling him the way. Is it Sara's? Or is it Ma's? Before Matt
will leave, he makes Sara promise she'll be alive when he returns. This jewel of a
novel from acclaimed author Jackie French Koller beautifully portrays the loving bond
between a boy and his dog.
A Scholastic Book Club Selection for Fall 2000
This novel shines with simplicity and grace--Publishers Weekly
The short length, fast pace, and simple language make this a fine bridge for new
chapter-book readers, at Christmastime or anytime--School Library Journal
chapter-book readers, at Christmastime or anytime--School Library Journal
| Mole and Shrew Are Two, from Random House, illustrated by Ann Reas |
Gr. 2^-3. One day Mole literally drops into Shrew's house, right through the wall, as
he has accidentally burrowed through. His home has been overtaken by overbearing
relatives, so he needs to escape. Shrew offers to help him find a new home, mostly
to get him out of her house. Much to her chagrin, Mole selects a new home quite
close to Shrew's. eventually she learns to see his charm. Mole is given to taking
figures of speech quite literally, causing much consternation when he is invited to
join Shrew at a fancy affair requiring black tie and tails. The final portion of the book
is a riff along the lines of "who's on first," because Mole is concerned that "nobody"
likes him. Illustrated with fairly detailed pencil drawings, this charming early chapter
book has just enough silliness to provoke the giggles.---Children's Literature
he has accidentally burrowed through. His home has been overtaken by overbearing
relatives, so he needs to escape. Shrew offers to help him find a new home, mostly
to get him out of her house. Much to her chagrin, Mole selects a new home quite
close to Shrew's. eventually she learns to see his charm. Mole is given to taking
figures of speech quite literally, causing much consternation when he is invited to
join Shrew at a fancy affair requiring black tie and tails. The final portion of the book
is a riff along the lines of "who's on first," because Mole is concerned that "nobody"
likes him. Illustrated with fairly detailed pencil drawings, this charming early chapter
book has just enough silliness to provoke the giggles.---Children's Literature
| A Book of the Month Club Main Selection |
| The Dragonling Series from Archway Minstrel |
| Illustrated by Judith Mitchell |
| (click on book jacket to read about each book) |
| "This marvelous cycle of books about the bond between a boy and his dragon fits snugly between early chapter books and traditional fantasy for children. Wonderfully well written, and with the deepest respect for its characters...epic and adventurous in scope..." --Walter the Giant Storyteller |
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