Content: G
BUYING ADVISORY: EL - OPTIONAL
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
When a man with the initials HCA moves in next door, Andie decides that he is Hans Christian Andersen. She asks him questions about his work, rereads his stories and writes her own poems expanding on and retelling the stories in new ways. Her poetry even helps her find a new friend. Then one day Andie tricks her neighbor into coming to school with her for a show and tell - and Andie’s invented reality comes crashing down.
What I felt for Andie was pity. I could see reading this with an elementary class to open up some really interesting discussions - not just about Andie’s naivete, but also about her relationship and resolution with the girl bullying her at school. I couldn’t tell how old Andie is, and she defaults white.
Cindy Mitchell, Library Teacher, MLS
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