Book reviews contributed by participating librarians throughout the Santiago Library System

Monday, November 24, 2008

The Fisherman and the Turtle, by Eric A. Kimmel

Rating: Very Good
Illustrated by Martha Aviles
Marshall Cavendish, 2008, $16.99
ISBN: 0761453873
Age/Grade Level: Ages 4-8

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A slight twist of "The Fisherman and His Wife," a tale from the Grimm's fairy tale collection, but with the same moral: "Be careful what you wish for." The illustrations are bright and appealing, with Aztec flavor. An AR book, level 3.0.

Reviewer: Katherine Robinson, Richman Elementary School