Arthur Howard created the lively illustrations for all of the Mr. She is well known for her popular characters for early readers, including the classics Mr. AGES: 6-9 AUTHOR: Cynthia Rylant is a Newbery medalist and the author of many acclaimed books for young people. Teaberry reads aloud at the library with her good dog, Zeke, who knows what will happen? With Zeke up to his usual tricks, story time might get too exciting. Putter sees a sign at the library that says "Read Aloud with Your Pet at Story Time," he signs up! But then Mr. Putter and his fine cat, Tabby, love reading their favourite books over and over. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.***THEODOR SEUSS GEISEL AWARD HONOR BOOK 2015*** Continuing the story of Mr Putter, the grandfatherly character and his shelter cat Tabby, whose adventures have entertained children since 1994. There's an ageless dignity about the life portrayed here, but it's a story for adults.- Pat Leach, Lincoln City Libraries, NEĬopyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. Without that relationship, Ludie's Life seems to address readers old enough to be interested in and grasp the sorrow of having children but no money, or the reward of having Sunday school students return years later to thank you.
These are the kind of stories grandmothers tell, with family connections that bridge the lack of life experience in a young audience. However, there is a disconnect between this book and its intended audience. Rylant includes luminous moments told in lovely language, such as Ludie's first experience of snow. In some ways, nothing terribly dramatic happens here, except for the incredible changes in lifestyle wrought by the 20th century.
Those years include Ludie's marriage at 15 to Rupe, who was tall and kind her mixed feelings about sex, which meant too many mouths to feed and the good times with friends and relatives. A variety of vignettes are presented, not necessarily in chronological order, but more like someone in her 90s looking back.
Her childhood of stealing table scraps from her stepmother didn't predict a happy life. Despite the poverty, Ludie's life seems engaging and rewarding, with six children and a loving husband. Grade 9 Up-Rylant uses free verse to tell the story of a poor West Virginia country woman, born in 1910, who lives into her 90s.
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