Copyright Date:
2007
Edition Date:
2007
Release Date:
08/01/07
Illustrator:
Himler, Ronald,
Pages:
1 volume (unpaged)
ISBN:
1-595-72105-3
ISBN 13:
978-1-595-72105-1
Dewey:
Fic
LCCN:
2006036456
Dimensions:
26 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
School Library Journal
(Sat Dec 01 00:00:00 CST 2007)
K-Gr 2 When her teacher announces a letter-writing contest to decide which four students will be chosen to help lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Solider, in Arlington National Cemetery, Anna is determined to win. The third grader has never before been picked for anythingnot the softball or the basketball team, yet she daydreams about being given this opportunity. On the day of the announcement, the letter "From Natalie (with help from Anna)" is chosen. It asks for Anna to accompany her. It isn't until the conclusion of the book that readers actually realize that Anna is blind and Natalie is her seeing-eye dog. A page about "Dogs in War" and information about the National War Dog Memorial Fund to honor the service of dogs in wartime is appended. Pen and ink and watercolor artwork dramatically fills the spreads. While it will take careful reading to follow the clues, the story will gain an even greater appreciation the second time. Blair Christolon, Prince William Public Library System, Manassas, VA
Anna is never picked to be on any team at school. But she is determined to be chosen when Mrs. Randall announces a letter-writing contest to decide which four students will be part of the wreath- laying team at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington, Virginia. This moving story of how Anna deals with her disability will touch the hearts of all readers as they cheer her on to the surprise ending.