The Incredible Magic of Being
فرمت کتاب
audiobook
تاریخ انتشار
2017
Lexile Score
740
Reading Level
3-4
نویسنده
Pierce Cravensناشر
Scholastic Audioشابک
9781338191493
کتاب های مرتبط
- اطلاعات
- نقد و بررسی
- دیدگاه کاربران
نقد و بررسی
September 4, 2017
Inquisitive and kept sheltered, nine-year-old Julian is drawn to his elderly new neighbor, Mr. X., after he moves to Maine with his mother, stepmother, and older sister to open a bed-and-breakfast. As Julian chips away at Mr. X’s curmudgeonly exterior, the two strike a bargain: if Julian faces his fear of swimming, Mr. X will adopt a dog. Julian’s self-proclaimed “uni-sense,” an extrasensory connection to the universe and those around him, and belief that he’ll become part of the star Sirius after his death highlight his singular way of looking at the world. Julian is wise, thoughtful, and confident in his knowledge of human nature and science (especially astronomy), which he shares with readers in “FART!” sidebars (standing for “facts and random thoughts”). Julian is aware that his enthusiasms are not always well received (“People think I’m weird, which I’m not, I just think about stuff a lot”), but readers will fall for his candidness. His relationships with Mr. X and his tempestuous older sister, Pookie, are sensitively depicted, showcasing the growing understanding among these memorable characters. Ages 8–12. Agent: Linda Pratt, Wernick & Pratt.
Narrator Pierce Cravens embraces the youth, innocence, and passion of 9-year-old Julian, a boy with heart and a heart condition. The verve of Cravens's reading captures the positive nature of a boy who emphasizes his love of astronomy and downplays his fears. Julian is courageous--he's not afraid of befriending the grouchy elderly neighbor who threatens the success of his mothers' B&B. Living with the knowledge of his potential early death, he calls himself a "uni-sensor"; he believes he receives information from the universe. His love of science leads him to periodically note "Facts and Random Thoughts" (FARTS), which are signaled with a metallic sound that suggests reaching beyond the known world. Balancing the elements of magical realism in this story, Cravens makes Julian's relationships very real. S.W. � AudioFile 2017, Portland, Maine
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