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a sensitive story Aug 07, 2008
This is a very unusual story written with a good deal of sensitivity. Although I am not sure of the absolute accuracy of the portrayal of a "private orphanage" in Depression Era USA, the story is not improbable. It is exciting enough to keep the interest of a child, but psychologically perceptive enough to intrigue adults. I read it with great pleasure, and passed it on to my twelve-year-old grandson. I hope he enjoys it as much as I did.
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Little Girls Rock! Apr 22, 2007
I tried to read this story through the eyes of a teacher, but the tale was so enjoyable, I had to continually remind myself to be more analytical. I gave up after two chapters and relished the rest of my time with Jessie Bell and crew.
According to the Fry Readability Graph, "Treasures" is written at a 4th to low 5th grade reading level. I think that's perfect, since many girls (and hopefully some open-minded boys) that age will quickly become engaged in the adventures of the characters.
Though the time period and circumstance of the book's heroines may be hard for today's youth to imagine, their individual longings and friendships are definitely not.
Our school has "curl up and read" time and I can visualize Mr. Harmon's book among the jumble of blanket, snack and pillow brought by a student for those moments.
Some of the phrasing and descriptive language will be lost on a young reader, but an adult will certainly appreciate Mr. Harmon's ability to create a vivid image in a way that is both captivating and touching. A writing strength I noticed is the way the author provides more than one window to view what he describes: using, in turn, terminology that adult readers can savor and then crafting sentences for young readers to comprehend. Throughout the book, this type of writing exposes young minds to a variety of styles, phrases and vocabulary.
This book would make a wonderful read-aloud book for classroom or bedtime and an excellent addition to any library.
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Genuine Story Apr 20, 2007
Wow - what a fun story to read. I'm in my late 40'2 and even though it was written for a younger audience, I found it impossible to put the book down. The details in the story make you feel like you are part of it and you want to help the young herion as she goes through her crusade.
It is a great way for parents to connect with their young children. It can be read at bedtime and you won't need to worry about them having nightmares. The only drawback is that your children won't let you stop until you have finished the book, so remember to start early in the evening.
I highly recommend it for anyone who loves a feel good story.
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