According to 12-year-old twin girls: Booooorrrrriinnnnnggggg. Predictable. Way too unrealistic.
Excellent award winning novel for 5th/6th graders. A coming of age story. Boys love it!
From the backcover:
This classic tale of a young boy's hidden strength has been a favorite of readers of all ages since it's 1940 publication.
From the NY Times:
"Like all hero legends Mafatu's story has a strength and simplicity. . . it is beautifully told."
This classic tale of a young boy's hidden strength has been a favorite of readers of all ages since it's 1940 publication.
From the NY Times:
"Like all hero legends Mafatu's story has a strength and simplicity. . . it is beautifully told."
Never got around to reading it, but went with one of my Sonlight cores.
Sonlight Book
This book is used in Sonlight Core 5
Book is in excellent condition and has a protective plastic covering.
Winner of the Newberry medal.