Official Review: Anna and the Snowglobe by Vicki Jones
Posted: 27 Aug 2018, 16:40
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Anna and the Snowglobe" by Vicki Jones.]
4 out of 4 stars
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The gift was beautiful. An exquisite angel surrounded by falling white flakes graced in the inside of the snowglobe. However, when the final flake touched the bottom the angel disappeared. Author Vicki Jones tells the magical story of a young teen-aged girl in her work of children’s fiction titled Anna and the Snowglobe.
Anna moved in with her uncle, aunt, and cousin when her parents tragically died. Aunt Joan and cousin Sophie treated Anna with hurtful contempt each and every day. Sophie and her friends made Anna’s days at school almost unbearable. Thank goodness for David. He saw Sophie for who she was, and he truly liked Anna. He and Anna became close friends in and out of school. Anna was pleased to receive a lovely gift from David. The snowglobe was more than just lovely to behold. The globe held magical powers that would change the lives of everyone in Anna’s life forever.
This story is fun and entertaining with interesting, relatable characters. Many children struggle with the loss of loved ones. Bullying is, likewise, a difficult journey for many families today. This is a story that addresses these issues in a gentle and, in many ways, fun manner. Children ages nine to twelve would enjoy reading this book. Children ages five to eight would enjoy listening to an adult as they read this story to them. This suspenseful tale will keep young readers’ attention through to the end. This book creates a fun way to teach children about teamwork, kindness, and the importance of family.
The author’s clever use of context clues is sure to enrich her young readers’ vocabulary. This book is skillfully written, organized, and edited. The story is told with simple and understandable language. There one grammar error, but this mistake did not cause distractions. The story comfortably flows from one scene to the next making it pleasant to read, and it is sure to inspire young imaginations.
I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. This is a well-written and well-organized book. The themes and lessons of determination and the importance of family are clear and presented in an understandable way. Reading Anna and the Snowglobe to or with children will help parents and teachers start conversations about many difficult issues that children cope with today. Furthermore, this is a fun, entertaining, and magical story that the entire family can enjoy together.
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4 out of 4 stars
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The gift was beautiful. An exquisite angel surrounded by falling white flakes graced in the inside of the snowglobe. However, when the final flake touched the bottom the angel disappeared. Author Vicki Jones tells the magical story of a young teen-aged girl in her work of children’s fiction titled Anna and the Snowglobe.
Anna moved in with her uncle, aunt, and cousin when her parents tragically died. Aunt Joan and cousin Sophie treated Anna with hurtful contempt each and every day. Sophie and her friends made Anna’s days at school almost unbearable. Thank goodness for David. He saw Sophie for who she was, and he truly liked Anna. He and Anna became close friends in and out of school. Anna was pleased to receive a lovely gift from David. The snowglobe was more than just lovely to behold. The globe held magical powers that would change the lives of everyone in Anna’s life forever.
This story is fun and entertaining with interesting, relatable characters. Many children struggle with the loss of loved ones. Bullying is, likewise, a difficult journey for many families today. This is a story that addresses these issues in a gentle and, in many ways, fun manner. Children ages nine to twelve would enjoy reading this book. Children ages five to eight would enjoy listening to an adult as they read this story to them. This suspenseful tale will keep young readers’ attention through to the end. This book creates a fun way to teach children about teamwork, kindness, and the importance of family.
The author’s clever use of context clues is sure to enrich her young readers’ vocabulary. This book is skillfully written, organized, and edited. The story is told with simple and understandable language. There one grammar error, but this mistake did not cause distractions. The story comfortably flows from one scene to the next making it pleasant to read, and it is sure to inspire young imaginations.
I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. This is a well-written and well-organized book. The themes and lessons of determination and the importance of family are clear and presented in an understandable way. Reading Anna and the Snowglobe to or with children will help parents and teachers start conversations about many difficult issues that children cope with today. Furthermore, this is a fun, entertaining, and magical story that the entire family can enjoy together.
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Anna and the Snowglobe
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I think I would enjoy reading it too. A magical fiction with realistic moral messages are always worth reading in my opinion. Thanks for the review!