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The Family Under the Bridge
The Family Under the Bridge
Author: Natalie Savage Carlson
This is the delightfully warm and enjoyable story of an old Parisian named Armand, who relished his solitary life. Children, he said, were like starlings, and one was better off without them. — But the children who lived under the bridge recognized a true friend when they met one, even if the friend seemed a trifle unwilling at the start. And it ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780060209919
ISBN-10: 0060209917
Publication Date: 1/1/1958
Pages: 112
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Rating:
  • Currently 4.3/5 Stars.
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4.3 stars, based on 2 ratings
Publisher: HarperCollins
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
Members Wishing: 0
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reviewed The Family Under the Bridge on
Helpful Score: 7
A hobo befriends a homeless family. Interesting view of life on the streets and lessons about what is important.
madreocho avatar reviewed The Family Under the Bridge on + 3 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 6
My children loved this book! It made them think about a different way of life than ours. A very poignant look at what being homeless might be like. We imagined ourselves in their shoes, and we grew to love the main character - an old homeless man who imagines himself to be just fine without any family. But he is transformed and the ending is wonderful!
Psalm150 avatar reviewed The Family Under the Bridge on + 275 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
This is a fabulous book, used with Sonlight K. Oh la la!
reviewed The Family Under the Bridge on + 14 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
A timeless story of homelessness, and empathy for others. A great read-aloud.
Psalm150 avatar reviewed The Family Under the Bridge on + 275 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
Oh la la! Terrific book! Three years later, my kids still talk about it. I think it is time to read it again!
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reviewed The Family Under the Bridge on + 29 more book reviews
This is a great book. Its at an elementary school reading level.
SusanofGreenGables avatar reviewed The Family Under the Bridge on + 618 more book reviews
This is a Sonlight Core K book.
harmony85 avatar reviewed The Family Under the Bridge on + 982 more book reviews
There was once an old man named Armand who lived under a bridge in Paris. The children who lived under the bridge knew a true friend when they saw one, even if he was a little grumpy to begin with. Has Armand found himself a ready-made family?
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I read this 2/3 yrs ago to my girls, and we liked it very much.


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