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Green, Rebecca
2 Reviews
(2)
K-3
Though the text, which recalls a pet-owner's manual, serves as a how-to for any would-be ghost-owner, the gouache and colored-pencil illustrations follow one girl-and-ghost pair throughout the girl's life. The forever friend is right by her side until the end and "even after." With rosy cheeks and wide eyes, this ghost is not just not-scary but utterly endearing. A tongue-in-cheek but strangely sweet picture book about enduring friendship.
Reviewer: Katie Bircher
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
November, 2017
(4)
4-6
First Book: African Civilizations series.
Six early African empires are chronicled in these well-written volumes. Starting with a map of the region, the books explore ancient politics, arts, and religion on a continent usually neglected in Western history books. Although some of the color photos are appropriate and informative, too many are poorly reproduced or taken from unrelated countries. Time lines are included. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam
2 reviews
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