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Stuart Little
- By E.B. White
- Genre: Fantasy
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Excellent bridge from chapter books and novels.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this book is an excellent bridge between chapter books and full-length novels. Stuart is both valiant and very polite. He encounters several dangers because of his size, but the mood stays light and imaginative.
What's the story?
A mouse goes cross-country to seek his fortune and find a lost friend, falling into adventure after adventure along the way. His cheerful ingenuity always saves him from danger. From outwitting a cat to surviving an afternoon of substitute teaching, Stuart always knows just what to do. One of White's three classic animal stories, Stuart has captivated generations of children.
Is it any good?
STUART LITTLE has grabbed kids' attentions and imaginations for years, and for good reason. E.B. White's clever wording and quick descriptions make Stuart irresistible. The book shows that determination and courage, not size, are what make a true hero. Inventive thinking and quick action are what allow a mouse to defeat a hungry cat, escape a garbage truck which has carried him away, and make his way in a human-sized world.
Throughout his series of fun, unpredictable adventures, Stuart shows that he is a noble mouse. Short chapters and quick, funny stories will help kids feel comfortable reading on their own. The vocabulary is slightly dated and may be challenging to younger readers, but the context usually makes the meaning clear.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about why Stuart is such an appealing character to root for in this story.
How is he heroic?
How is he challenged because of his size?
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A wonderful children's book
My parents read this book aloud to me when I was in preschool, and I was fascinated by Stuart's adventures, which only became more interesting once I read it by myself. All of E.B. White's childrens books are fantastic (especially Trumpet of the Swan), and kids will only wish that the book was longer! Since it is a chapter book with few pictures, it's best read a little at a time with younger kids.
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Really Silly: As a teacher
As a teacher I would say that this book is very boring and horrible. I read it to my students and they thought that it was B-O-R-I-N-G!
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The book of the rat and the boy
The book is about a rat and he is in a home and the boy going to a foster home to find a brother and he dont see a brother that he likes his mom brings a rat to there home and the boy hates the rat and at the end they become best friends and there is a 2nd part to the book. There is also a movie.
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i would not recommend this book to 3rd grader unless you want them to stop reading all together!
this book was so boring that we returned it to the library and took out the audio.It still was boring but the book report got done.
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| Author: | E.B. White |
| Illustrator: | Garth Williams |
| Book type: | Fiction |
| Genre: | Fantasy |
| Publisher: | HarperCollins Children's Books |
| Publication date: | December 31, 1969 |
| Number of pages: | 131 |
| Paperback price: | $5.99 |
| Publisher's recommended age(s): | 9 - 12 |
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