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Editorial Reviews
From Publishers Weekly
Since Ma died, Matt and his little brother and their Pa have tried to make the best of things, but Christmastime is especially difficult. Suddenly things look bleak indeed: when Matt puts out a holiday treat for the birds, a bear chases him deep into the woods and mauls Sara, his Labrador retriever. Will they lose her now too? For the most part this novel shines with simplicity and grace, but the account of the Christmas Eve miracle that saves the day (the dog telling Matt how to get help and promising not to die in the meantime) may be hard for some readers to swallow. Final art not seen by PW. Ages 8-12. (Oct.)
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From School Library Journal
Grade 3-5-It's Christmas Eve, the first since Ma died, and Matt, his little brother, Jamie, and their father are trying to keep their spirits up; they've decorated their cabin and given special treats to the farm animals. As Matt goes out with his dog, Sara, to leave suet balls in the trees for the birds, a bear looms up and chases them into the woods, where it wounds brave Sara and drives Matt up into a tree. The boy finally realizes that it's the suet balls that the animal is after and throws them as far away as possible. Now Matt is lost, Sara is near death, and a snowstorm has hit; in the Christmas miracle, Sara speaks to the boy briefly at midnight, directing him home. The time period and setting are unspecified but this story appears to take place sometime in the late 1800s or early 1900s. Matt narrates the tale in an easygoing, slightly folksy style that will appeal to kids. His adventure with the bear is scary and thrilling, and the references to Matt's deceased mother are moving. The short length, fast pace, and simple language make this a fine bridge for new chapter-book readers, at Christmas or anytime.-E.M.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Since Ma died, Matt and his little brother and their Pa have tried to make the best of things, but Christmastime is especially difficult. Suddenly things look bleak indeed: when Matt puts out a holiday treat for the birds, a bear chases him deep into the woods and mauls Sara, his Labrador retriever. Will they lose her now too? For the most part this novel shines with simplicity and grace, but the account of the Christmas Eve miracle that saves the day (the dog telling Matt how to get help and promising not to die in the meantime) may be hard for some readers to swallow. Final art not seen by PW. Ages 8-12. (Oct.)
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From School Library Journal
Grade 3-5-It's Christmas Eve, the first since Ma died, and Matt, his little brother, Jamie, and their father are trying to keep their spirits up; they've decorated their cabin and given special treats to the farm animals. As Matt goes out with his dog, Sara, to leave suet balls in the trees for the birds, a bear looms up and chases them into the woods, where it wounds brave Sara and drives Matt up into a tree. The boy finally realizes that it's the suet balls that the animal is after and throws them as far away as possible. Now Matt is lost, Sara is near death, and a snowstorm has hit; in the Christmas miracle, Sara speaks to the boy briefly at midnight, directing him home. The time period and setting are unspecified but this story appears to take place sometime in the late 1800s or early 1900s. Matt narrates the tale in an easygoing, slightly folksy style that will appeal to kids. His adventure with the bear is scary and thrilling, and the references to Matt's deceased mother are moving. The short length, fast pace, and simple language make this a fine bridge for new chapter-book readers, at Christmas or anytime.-E.M.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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