From: Steward, Celeste <csteward>
Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2007 11:42:16 -0700

I really enjoyed "The Year of the Dog" too. The author did a fine job of seeing the world from a young child's perspective. She made the ordinary seem funny, serious and at times, absurd. I also liked Lin's wise presentation of a novel with universal truths--that of a little girl discovering her own identity through friendship, family and culture but finding out that these too can be a mixed bag altogether.

Celeste Steward, Collection Development Librarian Alameda County Library 2450 Stevenson Blvd. Fremont, CA 94538

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[mailto:ccbc-net-bounces at ccbc.education.wisc.edu] On Behalf Of Dawn Boarman Sent: Friday, April 27, 2007 2:06 PM To: ccbc-net at ccbc.education.wisc.edu Subject: [CCBC-Net] characters as writers

I don't think anyone has mentioned "The Year of the Dog" by Grace Lin. I just finished this book and was delighted by it. I am full of admiration for the author who can write a book that is simple enough to be read by younger readers (I would say 3rd-4th grades), and still full of authenticity, humor and significance.

Best, Dawn Boarman

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