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Bonners, Susan
4 Reviews
(4)
1-3
In between watching her baby brother and helping her mother unpack the boxes in their new home, Annie admires the piano music she hears coming from nearby. Soon the fourth-grader and her elderly neighbor, a retired piano teacher, form a bond, based on their shared love of music, that enriches both their lives. The tone of this brief novel is tender, but the unfocused plot too often takes second place to tangential details.
Reviewer: Anne St. John
(4)
4-6
Working on a school history project, Jerry writes a report about his cousin, who became a local legend when he rescued a girl trapped on a cliff. However, Jerry's research reveals that Charles was not responsible for saving the girl; the real hero was actually the uncle of Jerry's troubled new classmate, Danny. With its intriguing premise, the story manages to rise above its plodding pace and bland characterizations.
Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta
(3)
4-6
Afraid that no one will listen to a kid, Edwina forges her wealthy great-aunt's signature on letters she writes the mayor about neglected playgrounds, vacant lots, and the sorry state of the zoo. Black-and-white illustrations accompany this satisfying, quietly humorous short novel about a young girl and her ninety-year-old aunt discovering a shared zeal for community activism.
Reviewer: Jennifer M. Brabander
(3)
K-3
A discussion of cat behavior is inserted into a fictional story about Bob, who is caring for the Fosters' cat, Molly, while they are away. Bob's many questions about why Molly does certain things are answered in clear, concise, and accessible text on the facing pages. Bonners explores such subjects as feline social behaviors and signals, sleeping habits, and threat displays. The watercolors are delightful.
Reviewer: Ann A. Flowers
4 reviews
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