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mariefleurie's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
kpages23's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
linda48's review against another edition
4.0
A wonderful book for young readers about perception of events.
PARENTS: Read this book with your 8 to 12 year old kids. It opens the door to discussions on critical thinking and could also lead to a conversation (at their level) of why the political system is in its current mess.
PARENTS: Read this book with your 8 to 12 year old kids. It opens the door to discussions on critical thinking and could also lead to a conversation (at their level) of why the political system is in its current mess.
k_lee_reads_it's review against another edition
3.0
I could only find the audio version of this and listened to it while wrapping Christmas presents. The wrapping lasted longer than the book.
It is the story of a young man faced by the superstitions of the rest of the community. He goes to find a better more practical reason for the problem than a monster is doing it. Once he does no one believes him.
This is an interesting study in human nature.
It is the story of a young man faced by the superstitions of the rest of the community. He goes to find a better more practical reason for the problem than a monster is doing it. Once he does no one believes him.
This is an interesting study in human nature.
crizzle's review against another edition
3.0
By the author of "Tuck Everlasting" - not as memorable, but still a thought-provoking short story for preteens. I think the crux of the story was when the uncle said, "The only thing that matters is whether you want to believe he's there or not. And if your mind is made up, all the facts in the world won't make the slightest difference."
epistolary_lesbian_sister's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
staceym's review against another edition
This was a second reading for me. I loved the book as a kid. I enjoyed it as an adult but not as much.
tamarayork's review
3.0
Newbery Challenge 122/412. This is the story of a town and it’s folk legend monster. Every year the town has a festival and people come to hear the monster roar. Everyone in town fears the monster but kind of enjoys the excitement. I can see where Babbitt is going with this story. I just wasn’t that interested. Tuck Everlasting is a masterpiece. This fell flat for me.
mikewomack's review against another edition
3.0
A cute story that I am sure I would have loved as a child. This would also be a good read aloud for young children who haven't learned the skill of prolonged listening over the course of weeks.
Good safe story for young ears.
Good safe story for young ears.
thisfoxreads's review against another edition
4.0
Everyone in the village of Instep is afraid of the Megrimum, a monster they believe leaves at the top of the low hill Kneeknock Rise. Though none have seen the beast, they can hear scary sounds when it rains--at it rains frequently.
Young Egan visits relatives living at the base of the Rise, just in time for the annual fair. The story of the Megrimum intrigues him, as does the sudden disappearance of Uncle Ott, who is feared a victim of the monster.
Upon a dare from his young spoiled cousin, Egan travels to the top of Kneeknock Rise...
This book well expresses the way that fears and superstitions arise, and how people don't want to lose those cherished beliefs--even if it means living in fear.
Enjoyable!
Young Egan visits relatives living at the base of the Rise, just in time for the annual fair. The story of the Megrimum intrigues him, as does the sudden disappearance of Uncle Ott, who is feared a victim of the monster.
Upon a dare from his young spoiled cousin, Egan travels to the top of Kneeknock Rise...
This book well expresses the way that fears and superstitions arise, and how people don't want to lose those cherished beliefs--even if it means living in fear.
Enjoyable!