Lowe, Natasha The Power of Poppy Pendle, 225 pgs. Simon
& Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2012. $15.99.
Language: G (0 swears, 0 ”f”); Mature Content - G ; Violence: G
EL – ADVISABLE
Language: G (0 swears, 0 ”f”); Mature Content - G ; Violence: G
EL – ADVISABLE
More than anything in the world, Poppy
Pendle loves to bake. Her parents, however, want her to pursue her magical
talent and become a great witch like her Great Grandmother. Poppy must decide
whether to go along with what is expected of her or follow her passion.
Cleverly written, this book is a delightful read that would
appeal to upper elementary students who enjoy tales of magic mixed with
realistic fiction. It would also make a great read aloud selection for
elementary students. Poppy navigates common issues of fitting in, communicating
with parents, dealing with mistakes, and finding true friendship. There are
conflicts between Poppy and her parents, with both parties learning the value
of listening and compromise. The section at the end of the book full of Poppy’s
baking tips and recipes was a particularly delightful touch.
Reviewed by Joy Hafen
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1 comment:
This was a big hit with the 4th grade girls at the book fair! I am glad to hear that it was good!
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