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Letters to Leo

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Letters to Leo
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Amy Hest
Illustrated by Julia Denos
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:160
Dimensions(mm): Height 194,Width 132
ISBN/Barcode 9780763671655
ClassificationsDewey:FIC
Audience
Children / Juvenile
Illustrations 1-COLOR

Publishing Details

Publisher Candlewick Press,U.S.
Imprint Candlewick Press,U.S.
Publication Date 9 September 2014
Publication Country United States

Description

"Upbeat and chirpy, and decorated with lots of kid-style illustrations, Leo evokes sympathy with a light touch." - School Library Journal (starred review) The joys and trials of fourth grade -and of life with her father now that her mother is gone - play out in charming letters from Annie to her dog, Leo. Genuine and funny, Amy Hest's first-person narration revisits a winning young character as she takes on a new year - and a new dog - with humor, honesty, and resilience.

Reviews

Annie, first introduced to readers in REMEMBERING MRS. ROSSI (Candlewick, 2007), lives with her dad in New York City and is now in fourth grade. Her new best friend, a floppy-haired puppy named Leo, is helping her cope with schoolwork, an icky boy, and a best friend who is moving away. She writes letters to him, and reads them to him at night...Upbeat and chirpy, and decorated with lots of kid-style illustrations, LETTERS TO LEO evokes empathy with a light touch. -School Library Journal (starred review) In Annie, readers will find a perfectly imperfect Model Citizen, a loving daughter and good friend-in other words, someone a lot like them. -Kirkus Reviews Hest does a charming job making Annie (and Leo!) come alive through a series of letters and drawings... Ready-made for reluctant readers, who will be enticed by the art-heavy format and the short bursts of text, this book will also be a good choice for fans of Sara Pennypacker's Clementine series or the Judy Moody books. -Booklist Middle graders will enjoy watching Annie grow up as a friend and a daughter. -The Horn Book Abundant humorous illustrations and the epistolary format make this an ideal choice for kids just starting to embark on chapter books, and its message of healing is salve for all ages. -Shelf Awareness In funny, insightful and charming notes, "Letters to Leo" captures the best and worst of life in the fast lane of elementary school. It's also small enough to sneak into a duffel bag for camp, without the tell-tale book bulge. -Huffington Post Parents blog