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A review by librarybonanza
Virginia Wolf by Kyo Maclear
5.0
Age: 1st-3rd grade
Tough Issue: Depression
"Vanessa's sister, Virginia, is in a "wolfish" mood -- growling, howling and acting very strange. It's a funk so fierce, the whole household feels topsy-turvy. Vanessa tries everything she can think of to cheer her up, but nothing seems to work. Then Virginia tells Vanessa about an imaginary, perfect place called Bloomsberry. Armed with an idea, Vanessa begins to paint Bloomsberry on the bedroom walls, transforming them into a beautiful garden complete with a ladder and swing 'so that what was down could climb up'" (Goodreads feature review).
A finely crafted tale that addresses a family member in a spell of depression, yet addresses it in such a way that readers/listeners of any background can commiserate with a "down-and-out" day. The artwork ties in perfectly with the moods of this tale as Vanessa tries to patiently help her sister.
Tough Issue: Depression
"Vanessa's sister, Virginia, is in a "wolfish" mood -- growling, howling and acting very strange. It's a funk so fierce, the whole household feels topsy-turvy. Vanessa tries everything she can think of to cheer her up, but nothing seems to work. Then Virginia tells Vanessa about an imaginary, perfect place called Bloomsberry. Armed with an idea, Vanessa begins to paint Bloomsberry on the bedroom walls, transforming them into a beautiful garden complete with a ladder and swing 'so that what was down could climb up'" (Goodreads feature review).
A finely crafted tale that addresses a family member in a spell of depression, yet addresses it in such a way that readers/listeners of any background can commiserate with a "down-and-out" day. The artwork ties in perfectly with the moods of this tale as Vanessa tries to patiently help her sister.