Review: Moo

Moo by Sharon Creech
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sharon Creech is a master at novels in free verse for middle grade readers, and Moo doesn't disappoint.

This is the story of Reena and Luke who have lived all their lives in the city. Their family moves to Maine to reset their lives. While there they learn important life lessons while helping to care for their elderly neighbor's farm animals - especially a contrary cow named Zora.

The free verse is beautiful, the story is heartwarming, the characters are likable. This book is a must read for lovers of novels in free verse.

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Review: An Eagle in the Snow

An Eagle in the Snow by Michael Morpurgo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Michael Morpurgo is an awesome author of historical fiction for the middle grade reader. I'm always eager to read his novels.

This book tells the story of one moment at the end of the "Great War" that could have changed the course of history. A chance meeting on the battlefield, a split second decision, and a man is haunted by his decision for the rest of his life.

There is primary source information at the back of the book and tells the rest of the story and where the inspiration for this book came from. A wonderful, wonderful story!

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