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Small Beauties: The Journey of Darcy Heart O'Hara

(2006, Fiction - Historical Fiction, Written by Elvira Woodruff, Illustrated by Adam Rex)
  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 5.
  • Is it any good?

    5.0
  • Common Sense says

    Small treasure explores Irish famine, emigration.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This on for Ages 5 and Up

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  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness :

    A family is going hungry and loses their home.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Small Beauties: The Journey of Darcy Heart O'Hara

Parents need to know that sad things happen here: The family goes hungry, loses their home, and is forced to leave grandparents behind when emigrating.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the focus on little things. Why, when so many bad things are happening, is the focus on pebbles and feathers? Why are they important? How does Darcy fulfill her grandmother's prediction? Children may want to know more about the historical period and their own ancestors.
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