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Tuesday, March 20, 2012
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Dead End in Norvelt
Dead End in Norvelt by Jack GantosMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
I can only give this Newbery winner (2012) four stars. It was missing the tear jerking story line that I look for in a five star rating. It did have some great humorous lines. I think my lack of enthusiasm for this book also has to do with the fact that I had read so many great books last year that this book is not even in my top ten. I also can't help to think about the previous year's winner of the Newbery and the similiarities among the two stories. I am looking forward to something new for next year.
I found myself getting bored with the history lessons throughout the book. I find it hard to believe that children will stay motivated to read through it all. I do find myself wanting to learn more about the real Norvelt, Pennsylvania and more about Eleanor Roosevelt.
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