The quick pace and accessible narrative will win over reluctant readers, and it’s an easy pick for fans of Creech’s Love That Dog or animal lovers looking for a quick yet moo-ving read. School Library Journal (starred review) 30, 2016 Newbery Medalist Creech touches on themes of loss, friendship, and belonging in this appealing tale of a young girl’s unlikely relationship with Zora, an enormous belted Galloway. Publishers Weekly (starred review)Ĭreech offers a memorable family story featuring an especially difficult cow… A heartfelt tale that will be embraced by Creech’s fans, work well as a classroom read-aloud, and find a spot in book groups. Following one familys momentous move from the city to rural Maine, an unexpected bond develops between twelve-year-old Reena and one very ornery cow.
Kirkus Reviews (starred review)Īs Reena learns that a little kindness works wonders for both people and animals, Creech’s spare narrative creates vivid, emotion-packed images of landscapes, characters, and “that/ wild-eyed/ heifer,” Zora, that will stay with readers. Fans of Love That Dog will find much to love in this story of a girl, a cow, and so much more. The book’s playful use of words sets this novel apart. Newbery Medalist Creech touches on themes of loss, friendship, and belonging in this appealing tale.
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