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The Edge of the World
When a storm throws up on a beach a ship lost in 1792, two young boys board the ship to search for treasure. Despite the valiant efforts of the villagers to retrieve her, the ship is reclaimed by the next tide. JUVENILE FICTION - HISTORY, FRANCE, 20th CENTURY, SHIPWRECKS.
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First published January 1, 1965
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December 14, 2024
I love old books which aren't afraid to tell an adventurous story without a lot of lessons attached. Here you find a glimpse back into a time when children were pretty much left to their own devices. What this means for the story is simple: they get into a lot of mischief which involves finding a treasure - a shipwreck! How the community comes together to salvage this wreck before the next tide makes for an exciting story for beginning readers.
What I like: This is a story which could be a lot longer to be sure, but I like that it's short. This is a book you can give to a beginning reader who will enjoy the adventure without being intimidated by a super-long book. Perfect for reluctant readers, or to use on a hi-lo reader who is trying to catch up on their reading levels. The characters are well thought out, and feel very true to life. The adults interact in a way with the kids which doesn't put them down, but actually values their input.
Overall, I really liked this book and am glad I came across it.
What I like: This is a story which could be a lot longer to be sure, but I like that it's short. This is a book you can give to a beginning reader who will enjoy the adventure without being intimidated by a super-long book. Perfect for reluctant readers, or to use on a hi-lo reader who is trying to catch up on their reading levels. The characters are well thought out, and feel very true to life. The adults interact in a way with the kids which doesn't put them down, but actually values their input.
Overall, I really liked this book and am glad I came across it.
August 31, 2021
The Edge of the World by Jacynth Hope-Simpson
Gildas and Vinik are friends that live in a small French seacoast village. The morning after a large storm the boys go down to the coast to see what might have washed up onto the sand. Imagine their surprise when they find a
Although not a bad story, without too many more pages, it could have been so much more. There are so many stories out there that are so much more complete in their arc that I would recommend you just pass this one by.
My Rating System:
* not worth finishing, ** would not recommend, *** would recommend, **** would highly recommend, ***** have/would read again.
Gildas and Vinik are friends that live in a small French seacoast village. The morning after a large storm the boys go down to the coast to see what might have washed up onto the sand. Imagine their surprise when they find a
Although not a bad story, without too many more pages, it could have been so much more. There are so many stories out there that are so much more complete in their arc that I would recommend you just pass this one by.
My Rating System:
* not worth finishing, ** would not recommend, *** would recommend, **** would highly recommend, ***** have/would read again.
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