Kelly Greenawalt
Author of Princess Truly in I Am Truly
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- Works
- 14
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- 1,083
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- #23,733
- Rating
- 3.6
- Reviews
- 9
- ISBNs
- 74
This is a sweet and charming story, if not that substantive. I do like how Truly and Ty have a good relationship; she helps her little brother out and vice versa instead of squabbling. The bravery is a nice aspect to show as well.
My tiny quibble is that the parents are nowhere to be seen. They don't have to be a big part of the story, but they should at least be in the background illustrations as present, in my opinion. I'm also not entirely sure why Truly needs to have "magic curls" as the rest of the book is more or less realistic.
The book consists of two short chapters / short stories, which are related. This can make a youngster feel really accomplished for reading a "chapter book" even though it is still more of an early reader style in terms of short, simple, declarative sentences full of sight words.
Gentle illustrations fit the tone well, and the final page provides a step-by-step drawing instruction as well as a prompt for creative thinking/writing.… (more)