 I just finished re-reading Rabbit Hill by Robert Lawson, 1945's Newberry Medal winner. We will talk about the book today in our first East Line Book Club for Boys, ages 7 & 8, and their parents. I can't shake the feeling of delight that came over me throughout the reading of the book--it reminds me of when I read the book years ago to my daughter. Last night, she (at age 22) read a chapter aloud to me--what a lovely switch--and then thanked me for her excellent English SAT scores. :) The book is filled with wonderful vocabulary words and I have to admit I've gotten some feedback that the book was hard to understand for the 7-8 age group. Still--the characters! Mother and Father Rabbit and their Little Georgie, Phewie the Skunk, the old blind Mole, Red Buck, Uncle Analdas, Mr. Muldoon the Cat, Gray Fox, Porkey the waddling woodchuck, and Sulphonia The Lady who just moved into the Big House on Rabbit Hill--all creating a diverse community that learns to live and thrive together, despite a setback here and there. And the writing is lovely. The dialogue, particularly of Father Rabbit--so formal and basically a windbag, yet loved by everyone. Always talking about the bluegrass he used to eat down in Kentucky. And the theme: New Folks Coming! Oh my! It will resonate with all kids who have had a new family on the block, new kids in class or who have been the new person in a community themselves. I highly recommend this book, though perhaps I was off on the ages a little. I'd say for ages 9 & 10--and please, read it aloud to them! It's so delightful, the entire family will delight in the sound of the words, the sound of the phrases, and even the sound of Little Georgie's song. |
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