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A review by bethgiven
The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs by Betty G. Birney
4.0
Eben lives in the quiet, boring town of Sassafras Springs, but he longs for adventure: to explore the world and see its wonders. His Pa wisely challenges him to look for "wonders" right at home in Sassafras Springs, sweetening the invitation with a prize: if Eben can find seven wonders in seven days, he will be allowed to visit some cousins in Colorado, a big trip that Eben is excited about. But Eben is also skeptical -- could there really be any wonders in sleepy Sassafras Springs? Ultimately he discovers that there are plenty of wonderful things about his hometown, after all.
My nine-year-old and I read this aloud for Battle of the Books this year. He ended up a lot more interested and engaged than I thought he would be (when we finished, he gave this book four and a half stars, which skewed my rating up a little!). I did think the message of looking for small wonders in your everyday life was a sweet one.
My nine-year-old and I read this aloud for Battle of the Books this year. He ended up a lot more interested and engaged than I thought he would be (when we finished, he gave this book four and a half stars, which skewed my rating up a little!). I did think the message of looking for small wonders in your everyday life was a sweet one.