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Summary: Deeper and Richer than the Movie--a gem
Review: I read this to my 5 year old for the first time at age 40--and I found it astounding. The 1st half of the book is full of charm, humour, cleverness--but then it becomes much more sophisticated. Stuart becomes a seeker and while his adventures along the way are interesting and extremely entertaining, they are also tinged with a sense of loss. Stuart has dreams that cannot be fulfilled. His quest for perfection prevents him from enjoing the present. He becomes prideful and, while funny, it keeps him from certain wonders. The ending is incredibly beautiful but does not resolve the plot and is quite sophisticated compared to many kids books. ADVICE: As you read, look for the discrepancies between the desired and dreamed for and the actual. This is what gives this slim and beautiful book its pulse -- it's and a great way to talk about the book with kids. Think Don Quixote.Skip the flick! This is much more valuable!
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Summary: Stuart is very encouraging
Review: Stuart was a very encouraging little boy/mouse. He could walk and talk at birth, and he was very helpful around the house because he was the only one that could fit into little places. He journeyed his way through ropes and traps, through ups and downs, searching for the right person to be with. I really enjoyed reading this book except for the ending. Before the ending, all the words were somehow that he felt he was heading in the right direction. Stuart was searching for something he had a feeling he had to search for out there, and it ended without giving you any notice of what happened. I would've liked it to end with Stuart finding someone or something he was searching for. Stuart went through many challenging tasks, he even became a little teacher one day. He often helped his family until he ran away searching. It was one of the best books I've ever read, because I'm just like Stuart Little. I can read into it, I'm a smart little kid named Stuart too. The other main character was Snowbell, the mean and horrible cat. One night Snowbell and his friends ganged up on Stuart - I won't give away what happened. My favorite part was when Stuart raced in the toy boat race. I would recommend this book because it's encouraging no matter how small or tall you are.
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Summary: Exciting and funny
Review: This book took me into a different world. It got me laughing until my side ched. I wanted to keep reading it . It was one of those books that you just can't put down. I would say that this book was one of my favorites. I would recomend this book to people who like funny, interesting and exciting books.
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Summary: Stuart Little
Review: Stuart Little is about a mouse who was born to a normal human family. Stuart must overcome large obstacles as a small being. One day Margalo, a bird, entered Stuart's life. They became instant friends. One day the family cat, Snowbell, and an alley cat came up with a plan to kill Margalo. Another bird overheard the plan and sent a note to Margalo. Margalo left and almost falls in love, but nothing cound keep Stuart from searching for Margalo. Stuart Little is a wonderful novel that appeals to children because of its curious blend of fantasy and reality. Children can relate to some of the obstacles Stuart encounters because of his size. This story helps children to learn to use determination in order to overcome obstacles they might face in life.
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Summary: Stuart is the cutest mouse.
Review: "Stuart Little" is a very, very good book and he is the cutest mouse. My favorite part of the book was when he got stuck in the refrigerator and when he got into the trash can. And I liked when the man at the dentist's office talked silly. And when Snowbell said, "The little chippy flew the coop!"
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Summary: what a great book for children
Review: "When Mrs. Frederick C. Little's second child arrived . . . the baby looked much like a mouse in every way." (pg.1) In fact, her second child is a mouse; however, the family treats him like a member of the family. They never even say the m-word (mouse), as to not hurt Stuart's feelings. Throughout the book, Stuart encounters numerous exciting adventures, unknown to his protective family. Children love the idea that even though Stuart is 2inches-tall he still overcomes many obstacles. Stuart Little's emotions and adventures he experiences in this book are very similar to what children face every day; for example, going to the dentist, first love, being homesick, and bullies. One underlying theme I found within the book was accepting children for their differences and not sheltering them from lifes' experiences.
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Summary: It was the bomb.
Review: Stuart Little was a very good book I thought. It was not hard to read but the auther did a good job of making the story come to life. The thing I liked most about this story is it is a story that will grab you and won't let go. The main charctures are Stuart, Stuarts brother George and his parents Mr. and Mrs.Little. I liked the way the auther used her words. They let me see pictures in my head. One of the main problems is the Little's cat Snowbell and Snowbell's friend. They try and catch Stuart's friend Margolo. She is a bird. She had a hurt wing so the Little's decided to help her. This was a really great book.
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Summary: Overall, a good book, but...
Review: I read this book to my 5 and a half year old daughter, two chapters a night. We both enjoyed it very much. However, when I finally said "The End" to her, she looked at me like I was kidding. When I told her that it was truly finished, it left us both a little disturbed. We figured there had to be a sequel (there isn't). I'm sure White intended this type of ending to be symbolic or something, but for a young child, it doesn't make much sense. If the movie ends the same way, you can bet the test audiences were not happy.
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Summary: Who would have ever thought a mouse could have so much fun?!
Review: Stuart Little is a great book to spark children's imaginations. Since you never know what that tiny mouse will get into next, it hold's your attention well. Great for a classroom read-aloud!
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Summary: A delightful book to read to early elementary kids
Review: I just spent a great week reading Stuart Little to my kindergarten daughter at bedtime. She wasn't too excited at first, since this was the first book we're read together without pictures on each page, but she -- and I -- soon got caught up in Stuart's adventures. I hadn't read this book since my own childhood, but parts of it came back to me as we went along, and it was a joy. Great imagery, language, and story.
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