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katykelly's review
5.0
We've read several King-Smith books now, since my son started school last September. He's loved them all, and I did wonder how he would take a female protagonist. But I needn't have been concerned - he enjoyed reading about a girl at the exact same age as himself, coming up to six.
My son was quite fascinated with all her pets, her twin brothers, the sports day and nativity play at school, her desperate wish for a dog. He could relate, I thought.
Sophie comes across well, an articulate (with lots of cute errors) girl who wants to be a "Lady Farmer", collects pets (looks after them very well though, a great example), and who takes her ambitions seriously. Her little escapades in school also caught my listener's attention and we read a chapter or two each night, finishing in just over a week.
Easy to read aloud for an adult, with just enough illustrations to bring out the main plot points for a listener. And a lovely ending that had my son asking for more books in the series.
For listeners ages 4/5 to 8.
My son was quite fascinated with all her pets, her twin brothers, the sports day and nativity play at school, her desperate wish for a dog. He could relate, I thought.
Sophie comes across well, an articulate (with lots of cute errors) girl who wants to be a "Lady Farmer", collects pets (looks after them very well though, a great example), and who takes her ambitions seriously. Her little escapades in school also caught my listener's attention and we read a chapter or two each night, finishing in just over a week.
Easy to read aloud for an adult, with just enough illustrations to bring out the main plot points for a listener. And a lovely ending that had my son asking for more books in the series.
For listeners ages 4/5 to 8.
hedleyreads's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
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