What It Is About - FIVE Things You Need to Know:
1. *Wunder believes in miracles. So much so he calls himself a "miracologist".
2. *He has spent his first eleven years recording all sorts of miracles in his special notebook that his parents purchased for him.
3. *His belief in miracles comes to an end when his family is faced with a horrific tragedy which leaves his father, mother, and himself grieving an incredible loss.
4. *When Faye, a classmate, comes into Wunder's life, the two of them learn that each is dealing with a loss. As they begin to spend time together, the two children encounter a new "lady" in town.
5. *The new resident sends Wunder and Faye on several adventures throughout the town while helping them find the answers they are desperately looking for.
What I Thought Of It - Five Observations/Reflections:
1. *As I mentioned, I began the book yesterday afternoon and finished early this morning. I could NOT put the novel down and was intrigued by the story.
2. *The writing was beautiful, sensitive, and full of imagery.
3. *Wunder was one of the most heart warming and endearing characters I've had the pleasure of "meeting" in a middle-grade story.
4. *I loved the relationship the writer created between "miracles" and the people that have "passed" to another world. So many important life-lessons were woven around this theme.
5. *There were so tough topics presented within the pages, but Jess Redman was thoughtful, gracious, and authentic while writing about Wunder and his experiences.
Who Should Read It: I would say that EVERYONE should read this story. It will not disappoint. Individual readers in grades four, five, and six would be a perfect audience. Of course the book could also be shared with middle-school readers. In my opinion, the story would be a strong and important class read aloud. I'm looking forward to sharing the novel with my fourth graders during the 2019/20 school year. Happy Reading!
Rating: 5+ STARS out of 5 Stars!
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