FICTION

The Lake Where Loon Lives

by Brenda Reeves STURGIS
illus. by Brooke Carlton. 32p. Islandport Pr. 2014. Tr $17.95. ISBN 9781939017246. LC 2013922641.
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PreS-Gr 2—Inspired by the cumulative rhyme, "The House That Jack Built," Sturgis has fashioned an ode to a Maine lake (and those who reside there) on a sunny, summer day. Beginning with Mama Loon, bedecked in pearls and a flowered sun bonnet, the book introduces readers to her two mischievous chicks; a horn-playing fly; the fish who pursues it; and the boy on the dock, intent on catching the fish. The narrative doesn't adhere strictly to the traditional rhyme scheme, giving it enough originality to keep it fresh and amusing. Carlton's delightful watercolor and pen-and-ink illustrations are perfectly matched to Sturgis's playful story. From the smallest of background details to extreme close-ups, the cartoon style and bright colors are sure to catch—and hold—young readers' attention.—Lynn Van Auken, Oak Bluffs School, Oak Bluffs, MA
Reviewed by Lynn Van Auken , Jun 01, 2014

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