I enjoyed the authors account of how children get caught up ...
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Quincy learned a valuable lesson at the theme park.  However, the lesson that his action teaches is more valuable to other young children.  Stop and think before you act.  I enjoyed the authors account of how children get caught up in the moment.  This is a reminder to parents to be more vigilant in crowded situations and know where your children are at all times. The discussion questions were thoughtful and a great idea.  The safety tips were awesome.  I would like to see more work from this author.  She is a great storyteller and holds your attention throughout the story. I can't wait to read about Quincy's next adventure.
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A Delightful Children's Book describing the adventures and misadventures of three children. The Book is a description of what a Child's life could be if they could live it without adult interference from the point of view of a child. Movies and a TV Series were
also made from the series of which this is an omnibus edition of three of the books Delightful illustrations add to the interest and
Make for an interesting read to help Children with their reading Skills
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In the Forest is a tale that may inspire the imaginations of school age children from about 5-10 years of age. I say that because it is is a narrator style story that older children may find boring. Archibald and Jockabeb are not just brothers but the best of friends. Archibald is the more adventurous than Jockabeb and undoubtedly the reason for their first adventure. Their little sister Tess is very much like Archibald and like all younger siblings doesn't want to be left out of the fun.

It is about 4 chapters long if you count the preface so it is just the right length for a child to stay interested. The story pace did move pretty quickly with the story being told about almost a year's time. The illustrations are nicely done and add a good visual component  to be able to see Haktu, the evil crows and the brave pony Uno. The characters are likable with real flaws. The brothers are good kids and do experience guilt for lying to their parents. I appreciated that the kids knew when they did wrong and apologized. Overall, nice read for children who love magic and fantasy.
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Well-written narrative with nice details about David's early life. I was annoyed at first that the main character had no name. When I figured out who it was, I realized this was done thoughtfully to draw readers in.
The prolonged and graphic fight with the lion will engage some children; others, and very young children may find it frightening.
I read this on the cloud reader--many of the images appeared pixelated. I enjoyed the multiple roaring lions!
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This was an interesting and well written book.  I thought it was neat Myhre had written this series for her children.  It must have been very special for them to receive a book like this.

A Bird, a Girl, and a Rescue was filled with action and adventure.  This will be a perfect book for any child who likes learning about new cultures, action, adventure and yet, lives similar to theirs.

I enjoyed reading the glossary. (I wish it had been in the front, for easier access.)  I also enjoy the acknowledgements, because I learned more about her children, the original audience, and the rebel killing in 1998 at Kichwamba Technical College.

I highly recommend this book for all juvenile readers.  It would make an excellent present.  Half of the royalties from the sales of this book help enable children receive an education.

As a parent though, I would recommend reading it first to make sure it is something you want your children to read.

Disclosure of Material Connection- I received A Bird, a Girl, and a Resuce, by J. A. Myhre, for free through Cross Focused Reviews.  I was not required to write a positive review.  The opinions I have expressed are my own.  I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255.
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I loved the way the book was written in the writiers view of each childs life and Hatties harships in raising and loving so many children.
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A great read!  It is mesmerizing in the way it is told to us by a child's perspective.
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Good adventure for the children. I felt like I was with them in the story. We will buy more of these books.
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The author has an extraordinary way with words.  She startles with the word pictures she depicts.  She draws the reader in.  I want to read more of her childhood.  And, I applaud her tenacity and clarity to create and share her story.
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I thought it was a wonderful book for children from 8 up.  It shows that obstacles can be overcome.  It was an interesting, true account of a small boy and his encounter with a lion.
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I enjoyed picking up the story and putting an end to this adventure after following these kids through their travels. This I assume is the end, but there are endless possibles.
The book gives each person a place in the book that works and it flows and ends when and where it should
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The author creates  a fun atmosphere for the reader by providing young readers with a glimpse of what they might feel school is really all about, namely teachers trying to bore them, and provides the teaching audience an opportunity to laugh at ourselves.  The mischievous adventures that the students in this book are lead through, hold the readers attention and keep them in high suspense.
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My kids and I have both really enjoyed these books. We felt that the author really helped the reader to capture the ability to imagine all that was happening in the story.
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Melissa, Amanda and Peewee spend a wonderful week full of stories with their Aunt Sally. Some of the stories are scary and some are funny. But the children can not wait for a new one each evening after school.

Aunt Sally is the last resort babysitter for the children when their parents leave on vacation after their regular babysitter gets sick. Their dad has not talked about his sister Sally and the only communication is a yearly Christmas card from her. But the children get to know her and their family pretty well by the end of the week.

Melissa and Amanda are not very nice to their little brother Peewee, whom Aunt Sally calls by his real name Frank. Aunt Sally doesn't say anything, but her stories tell the girls plenty about family and how important it is.

I listened to this as an audio book with my children. They enjoyed the stories even if not all of them ended happily, each one had a "sorta" lesson. I'm especially glad about the story that got my children eating more of their green beans at dinner.

I recommend this for ages 8 and up. There are some scary elements. After all, the title is The Trolls. But there is nothing too bad, and beware of one choice word (hell). Yes, in a middle grade book. I didn't draw attention to it and my children didn't seem to notice.

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An emotionally charged book told through the eyes of a kid with ADD.  I think what makes it so arresting is that the reader goes along for the  ride:  when Joey loses control, so does the writing, effectively letting  the reader see what ADD is really like.  And that it CAn be dealt with.  An  honest account, touching and even funny at times.  It makes me want to see  what will happen to Joey next.
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A great book! A historical account told very well and my kids liked it as well.
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This short memoir captures a time of a young boy's life when worries are few and everything is new and exciting.  The story-telling conceit, whereby the author is called "The Boy", anonymizes the author, but also makes it more universal.  Life events like fishing, visiting family in the country and even using an outhouse seem foreign to this young reader who has only lived in cities.  Still, the author is able to convey these tales in such a way that makes them understandable and full of the wonder that a young child would get from them.  The overall message of the book is the power of imagination.  This is such a powerful theme in light of how so many of our children are constantly connected to some sort of technology and I believe that's why this book is worth your time.  Knowing that the world was once so peaceful and exciting in the age before iPhones is comforting, in a way.  None of this is told in any preachy way, but it's what I came away with.  In fact, the tone of the writer is so innocent that it really captures the idea that a child's viewpoint is being accurately expressed. And children almost never have an agenda. So in summary, this nostalgia piece would be a great read for someone looking for a short read (40-ish pages) that wants to remember the "good old days".