Danny and Life on Bluff Point: The Blizzard of '95 [Paperback]

Mary Ellen Lee (Author)

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 154 pages
• Publisher: Four Seasons Publishers (September 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1891929682
• ISBN-13: 978-1891929687
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,288,836 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Ages 7 and up, read this series with your children (c:, October 2, 2006

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debra (N.Y.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Danny and Life on Bluff Point: The Blizzard of '95 (Paperback)

I bought this series for my son as we live near Bluff Point. I pre-read them for content. "Life on Bluff Point" books are great reading on many levels. There is a bit of history, as well as daily life and lessons to be learned with in these pages. You do not have to be a local person to enjoy Dannys journals. My son liked the family dynamics of this era, with its joys and conflicts and I liked the many subtle lessons on good behavior. Reading about the daily chores and responsibilities of the children was an eye opener for my ten year old, as was the fact that all these years later, boys will still be boys.

5.0 out of 5 stars Well written and easy to read., August 4, 2006

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Mr. Reader - See all my reviews

This review is from: Danny and Life on Bluff Point: The Blizzard of '95 (Paperback)

"To me it only meant one for female in a house full of them," states Danny, the main character in this tale. I found this an interesting hook. What does Danny do about this, and how does he handle it?

Follow the life of Danny, as Miss Spaulding comes into his home. A home dominated by females, according to Danny. What happens? You'll have to read the story to find out. I think you'll like it.

The novel is written through the eyes of Danny. It is well written and easy to read. The settings and characters are believable and well crafted, with good descriptions. One can see the farm and the animals clearly. The dialogue and exchanges between Danny and Pa are well written as well. The chapters are short, to hold children's attention.

Mary Ellen, trained in biology, retired after a career in which she did research for thirty-three years. She lives with her family in the Finger Lakes Region in upstate New York. Her family goes back four generations in this area. Her children's historical novels take place in this region. Mary Ellen is an active outdoor person. She's into gardening, water sports and bike riding.

This is characterized as a children's book. I would say the reading age, is about eleven or twelve years of age. I found the read refreshing. There is some moral teaching of Danny by Ma and Pa, mostly by Pa, but not preachy. It harkens back to another time. I happen to be familiar with some teachings like this from my parents and grandparents. The only problem I see for young readers, is the word "Canandaigua." Young readers may have some difficulty pronouncing "Canandaigua." I would highly recommend this book for children. Reviewer: Bob Medak, Allbooks Reviews.