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Inspiring, Quiet Optimism: The Gardener

Monday, July 24, 2006.

The GardenerAuthor: Sarah Stewart
Illustrator: David Small
Published: 1997 Farrar, Straus and Giroux
ISBN: 0374325170

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This inspiring story of accepting what is and quietly making a difference is told through a series of letters written by a young girl who is sent to New York City to stay with her uncle as a result of the Great Depression. The generous illustrations and cleverly written letters convey the story effectively enough to keep me choked up from cover to cover.

 
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Filed under: Ages 4-8, Confidence, Courage, Creativity, Detailed, Formal, Girl, Making a difference, Perseverence, Picture book, Review

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Comment by Charles of Mostly News

July 25, 2006 @ 3:02 pm

This is one of our family’s favorite stories! Not only does it have a great message it’s also educational and the pictures are wonderful!

This is a great series you two! Well done. ;)

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