Whittington, by Alan Armstrong
Whittington, by Alan Armstrong,reviewed by Neica Dey,
Hoyt Library Children’s Department
Random House, 2005, $14.95
Recommended for grades 4 and up, 191 pages
Folklore, historical fiction, and fantasy comprise this exceptional and engaging novel. The three story lines, modern-day Ben struggling to learn to read, fourteenth century Dick Whittington and his remarkable cat, and a barnyard fantasy featuring truly memorable characters, are beautifully and seamlessly woven together. Historical endnotes provide insight into the real Whittington, and detail Armstrong’s extensive research employed in writing this work.
Teachers and parents can pair this charmer with Dick Whittington and His Cat by Marcia Brown for spellbinding read-alouds that will have everyone smiling.
Hoyt Library Children’s Department
Random House, 2005, $14.95
Recommended for grades 4 and up, 191 pages
Folklore, historical fiction, and fantasy comprise this exceptional and engaging novel. The three story lines, modern-day Ben struggling to learn to read, fourteenth century Dick Whittington and his remarkable cat, and a barnyard fantasy featuring truly memorable characters, are beautifully and seamlessly woven together. Historical endnotes provide insight into the real Whittington, and detail Armstrong’s extensive research employed in writing this work.
Teachers and parents can pair this charmer with Dick Whittington and His Cat by Marcia Brown for spellbinding read-alouds that will have everyone smiling.
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