Meet Cecilia Undergarment. A girl who lives in a house that looks like balloons and can talk to animals.
Title: Northwood
Author: Brian
Falkner
Illustrations:
Donovan Bixley
Publisher: Capstone Young
Readers
ISBN: 97816237008366
Review:
Cecilia Undergarment is a
very special girl with a very special gift. Cecilia can talk to animals. For
her, the girl who lives in a balloon shaped house, this is normal. But, she is
very much aware that not everyone has this ability. She discovered that her
grumpy neighbor, the Mayor Procter, was mistreating his dog Rocky. Cecilia made
it her mission to rescue him. The Mayor is so upset that she has taken his dog
he bulldozes the home with Cecilia and Rocky in it. Undenounced to him and her,
the house was designed with a safety mechanism. Cecilia and Rocky were in the
attic and literally floated away in a balloon. Unfortunately for the two
castaways they landed in Northwood forest.
Northwood is known for
folks going in but not coming out. It’s been said that trees are made of tar
and black lions roam inside. Cecilia and Rocky find a few friends and learn
Northwood is ruled by a greedy King named Harry. He was the only one who knew
the way out of Northwood which is why he had access to pizza, electricity and
even a television. Will Cecilia, Rock and the others find their own way home or
will King Harry keep them trapped forever?
Author Brian Falkner has
created a whimsical story readers will enjoy. This adventure will keep readers
engaged as they weave their way through detailed imagery while they solve the
mystery of Northwood. Parents and teachers will love sharing this story as a
read-a-loud.
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