Book reviews contributed by participating librarians throughout the Santiago Library System

Thursday, July 17, 2008

Vinnie and Abraham by Dawn Fitzgerald


Illustrated by Catherine Stock
Rating: Additional
Charlesbridge, 2007, $15.95
ISBN: 978-1570916588
Age/Grade Level: Grades 3 and up

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This is a hard story to get across in a way to interest and inform children. The vocabulary is a bit over the head of most of the targeted audience. Would not hold attention, and would bore very easily. I liked the feel of the illustrations.


Reviewer: Cathy Gillette, Orange County Public Library/La Habra Branch