[章节书] Two for Joy - Gigi Amateau 电子书mobi+epub

Product Details
Age Range: 7 - 10 years
Grade Level: 2 - 5
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Hardcover: 96 pages
Publisher: Candlewick (June 9, 2015)
Language: English

Two for Joy - Gigi Amateau 电子书mobi+epub

Two for Joy Hardcover – June 9, 2015
by Gigi Amateau (Author), Abigail Marble (Illustrator)
http://www.amazon.com/Two-Joy-Gigi-Amateau/dp/0763630101

When an adored—and very independent—aunt suffers a fall and comes to live with them, Jenna and her mom discover what makes a family bond unbreakable.

Eight-year-old Jenna is dreaming of playing Olympic soccer when the phone call wakes her. Great-Great Aunt Tannie has broken her ankle, and Jenna’s worried mom decides Tannie should move in with them. Tannie is no delicate old lady—she does heavy chores on her Virginia farm, drives a huge pickup, and even rides her own motorcycle. Plus she’s full of joie de vivre, given to kicking a soccer ball and teaching Jenna all about the birds she’s collected on her life list. Jenna’s excited to have her favorite aunt and cat, Butt, come to stay, but with so many changes to get used to, tempers around the house soon start to flare. Maybe with all the caring and being taken care of, they’ve forgotten what Tannie is still so good at—and neglected to have any fun. In a familiar story told through a child’s eyes, Gigi Amateau reminds us that everyone needs help sometimes, especially those who least expect it.

Editorial Reviews
From School Library Journal
Gr 1–4—At eight years old, Jenna dreams of being an Olympic soccer player. But when her Great-Aunt Tannie breaks her ankle and moves in with Jenna and her mother, things begin to change and not always for the better. Farm-girl Aunt Tannie isn't used to being treated like a fragile old lady, Grace is dealing with how to juggle taking care of her aunt and her daughter, and Jenna is learning how to adjust to being a little more independent and mature. In the end, the trio learn to control their tempers and let Tannie be the true judge of her abilities. Most importantly, they learn how to help one another and still have fun. Children will relate to this story. However, it offers up some deep, serious themes without devoting enough time to fully flesh them out. As a result, the characters are bland and not fully realized. Full-page black-and-white pencil-sketched illustrations are peppered throughout but do little to enhance the overall story. VERDICT Though the premise is charming, this title is ultimately a pass.—Paige Garrison, Aurora Central Public Library, CO

Review
A warmhearted tale, particularly apt for chapter-book readers with similar experiences or an interest in multigenerational stories.
—Kirkus Reviews

It's a sensitive account of a family coming together, and a solid resource for those facing similar decisions.
—Publishers Weekly

Children will relate to this story.
—School Library Journal

Children living in multigenerational families will relate to the dynamics, appreciating Jenna and Tannie’s shared love of soccer and bird-watching.
—Booklist

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