Brief reviews and thoughts about children's and young adult books by Minnesota authors (or illustrators), or about Minnesota. If I get the urge, it may also include ideas for using the books in the classroom. The emphasis is on books published since 1995, but don't be surprised if an oldie-but-goodie slips in occasionally.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
The Very Little Princess
Zoey doesn't know she has a grandmother until the day she and her mother suddenly leave Minneapolis for a drive to the country and grandmother's house. Almost immediately, Zoey's mother and grandmother start arguing. Zoey escapes by running upstairs to a bedroom where she discovers a dollhouse with a tiny doll inside. When a tear from Zoey's eye falls on the doll, it sneezes and comes to life. Now, Zoey has dreamed that someday one of her dolls would come to life. But in her dreams, the doll didn't order her around like a servant. Here is the latest from Marion Dane Bauer, a story of friendship, family, love, loss, joy, and humor for good measure. Girls will love it.
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