Friday, April 15, 2011

The Magician's Elephant

Image taken from www.katedicamillo.com
I've started reading this book on the advice of a colleague. She absolutely loves Kate DiCamillo and this is a book that hasn't yet been made into a movie so I was very curious to read it. I've only read the first 50 pages or so, but so far I've noticed many literary gems present in her writing:
  • word choice is very descriptive and powerful
  • imagination is a MUST
  • characters are strong and well developed
  • you can jump right in and you're hooked immediately
  • perfect for read aloud.
I encourage everyone to read along with me! You won't be sorry.
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  1. CharlotteApril 26, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    Have you read " the miraculous journey of Edward Tulane" It is also by Kate Di Camillo... (I think I got the title right)
    I do it as a read aloud to my grade 2's every year.... I love it... they miss a lot but also it opens up great discussions.

    Even if you don't read it to your kids... I recommend (in all your free time) reading it. :)

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