The Snow Goose [Hardcover]

Paul Gallico (Author), Angela Barrett (Illustrator)

Editorial Reviews

Review

Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews, September 1, 2007:
"A tale of exquisite sentimentality and storytelling gains new appeal in Barrett's magical hands . . . a lovely reworking for a whole new audience."

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 12 and up
  
• Hardcover: 48 pages
• Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers (September 11, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0375849785
• ISBN-13: 978-0375849787
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 0.5 x 10.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #610,618 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This story will inspire and move you, October 8, 2007

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Margaret Love "Bird Lover" (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Snow Goose (Hardcover)

I had borrowed this book from the library when I was reading William Fiennes' book, The Snow Geese. He mentioned that the story had inspired him to embark on his epic journey to follow the snow geese from their wintering grounds in Texas to their breeding grounds in the Foxe Peninsula. I was so moved by this story that I had to have a copy for myself. Get this book - I know you'll be glad you did! And when you read it, you'll see why it is still being published, 66 years after it was first published in 1941. That it has stood the test of time is a testament to the masterpiece that it is.

This book is really not written for children. I don't know why they keep saying that it's for kids. I suppose it's because of the lovely illustrations in it. However, the reading level is for young adults and adults. There's another book titled THE SNOW GOOSE AND OTHER STORIES. That book is written for young children and it's the same story, just rewritten for junior readers.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Beautiful Book, March 28, 2010

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JK (PA,USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Snow Goose (Hardcover)

My parents read this haunting and lovely story to my siblings and me when we were in our teens, my husband and I read it to our children, and now my oldest grandchild is ready to hear it. Until now I have avoided purchasing The Snow Goose with pictures, finding that illustrations detracted from the story. I am delighted to find that Angela Barrett's beautiful subtly colored illustrations capture the mood of the story perfectly. (I especially love the tender drawing of Rhayader and Frith looking up at the circling snow goose, where Frith's hair, blown by the wind, softens and obscures Rhayader's deformities.) I will be purchasing several copies of this edition for sisters and friends as well as for my grandson. It is a real treasure.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Unknown in Italy, November 16, 2008

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Tomezzoli Vanni Pierino "V. Tomezzoli" (S. Donato Mil., Milan, Italy) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Snow Goose (Hardcover)

Emotion and feeling become characters in this little masterpiece.
I wonder why this book is completely unknown here in Italy,
where no edition is available.
I bought the original version from Amazon and translated it myself for my family.
Beautiful pictures.