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The Willoughbys
Lois Lowry
#UC0902
Hardcover, 174 pages; 2008
$16.00
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The cover of this delightfully whimsical young-adult novel touts it as "nefariously written and ignominiously illustrated by the author."Like Lemony Snicket and Polly Horvath, Lois Lowry invents characters that are surprising in children's books—including stodgy old fogies, children who are better off as orphans, and an "odious"nanny. The Willoughby children survive neglectful parents and even a mountain avalanche to ultimately find happiness with adults who love and nurture them. Parents and children alike will enjoy reading The Willoughbys aloud, and will perhaps "recognize"some family and friends among the characters—a bossy big brother, or a sister who longs to be able to stand up for herself. Lowry's clever illustrations add to the pure delight of the reading experience. For ages 9-12.
A Reader Review by Edith Ching of Silver Spring, Maryland
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