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48 pp.
| Disney/Hyperion |
November, 2014 |
TradeISBN 978-1-4231-7865-1$17.99
(2)
K-3
This warm-hearted story of New England's 1978 blizzard is based on Rocco's childhood experience. After an unplowed week, the family's food supply is low and our hero springs into action. Inspired by his Arctic Survival book, young John fashions snowshoes out of tennis rackets and plans his circuitous route to the store. Little details in the digitally colored illustrations amusingly extend the story.
Reviewer: Robin L. Smith
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
November, 2014