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Just an amazing book. I had skimmed through it quickly when I first got it, but finally gave it the attention it deserved. Beautifully written narrative, great back matter and fantastic illustrations. This will be a great biography to share to talk about what Ada and her music teacher did, but also what you can do from little, what you can do when your mind thinks out of the box.

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5.0

Nonfiction picture books that tell true stories of what's going on in other parts of the world draw me like a bee to nectar. And when they're well told, illustrated beautifully, and loaded with pertinent information, I'm one happy teacher. However, I don't have a classroom in which to share this book anymore, and this is a book to be shared and discussed. Perfect for the intermediate-grade classroom that is learning about how to make a difference in our world.
I can't imagine a town that's built on, at, or even near a huge garbage dump. What a wake-up message for kids AND adults. Lots of additional information so that I can look and learn more, and maybe even help a bit.....

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