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Again, I love these books! This one was especially interesting as it addresses the topic of grief and mental illness/confusion in a way that children can understand and learn to sympathize with those who suffer from such heartache. It also teaches responsibility and the hardships but also rewards of growing up to be someone who protects others. #52challenge

As I said about the first book, I cannot say enough about this series. Amazing story for all ages and great for a family to read together. This is by far the darkest plot of all 5 books and even made me scared of the villain at times but not is a way that would cause nightmares for children. This book teaches the importance of good vs. evil and how doing what is right and protecting those we love sometimes requires self sacrifice. #52challeng

“Dogs speak words. But only poets and children / hear.“

Patricia MacLachlan's 'The Poet's Dog' is a tender and lyrical story about the bond between a dog and two children stranded in a snowstorm. Its poetic prose explores themes of friendship, loss, and the healing power of words, making it an emotionally resonant choice for classroom readings. This book can be used to teach about the emotional impact of literature, the use of symbolism, and the connections between animals and humans.

As someone who would not survive any sort of apocalypse, I always find myself weirded out by them. Especially the ones with tiny Utopias, as if these kind communities can only exist after everyone like me is dead. But this one shows different ways to deal with power; hoard it or share it. And I appreciate that.

Delightful!

I liked this. I often am not a fan of fantasy (although I generally do better with children‘s fantasy, as this is) and talking animals, this was cute, and I liked all the characters, including those talking animals. I gave it the extra ¼ star for the twist at the end. Max has mostly solved the mystery of where he came from, etc, but he learns more from the “wizard” and I thought that twist was very clever – I did love the twist!