We read this book in preparation for our trip to Japan - a beautiful, sad yet inspiring story. But it was a little too sad for Erin, so I didn't continue it with the girls.
We read a few things about Helen Keller in term 4 - I have been wanting to "do her" for a while. This particular book I borrowed off a friend and it was a lovely story to read - good size chapters for a morning reading session and just the right amount of information for the girls to digest. They did find it a bit sad reading about her, and at times Natalie didn't want to continue, but by the end I think they were quite impressed and inspired.
This, and its sequel, were bedtime reading last term and the girls really enjoyed both books (by the end I was ready to stop though). I must say though, Enid Blyton does do animal stories well and things always work out well - so it's perfect to go to sleep on!
This is a book I had as a child and remember rereading quite a few times. I have wanted to share it with the girls for a while; we didn't get it finished last term, but will during the holidays. Erin seems to enjoy them, Natalie not so much.
