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Posted: May 18 2009 at 5:28pm | IP Logged Quote knowloveserve
Would be perfect if you're doing a unit on Newfoundland or dogs, or glaciers...

Star in the Storm

It says it's geared toward at least 4th grade. But my oldest child is 6 1/2 and he loved it. Of course there are a few words over his head, but most young children can appreciate a good plot I've found.

So there's that!

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Sounds Like a keeper! Not too sad I hope. We just can't handle the death of pets. Any advice on that issue with this book, with out giving anything away?

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Without giving anything away, I can definitely say that this book is NOT sad at all.



(If you are very sensitive, there is one minor death of a particular creature who is not exactly a "pet", but is not a main character at all.)

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Great! We will put it on our "to read next list". Thanks

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Ellie, you are so good at spotting the good ones! Thanks and keep 'em coming

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