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A Long Walk Home addresses concerns for children (and adults) of fitting in, feeling left out and ugly, to understanding that one is often simply a fish out of water and is uniquely beautiful within. With the breaking and rejection of the manipulative Helmut, the characters obtain strength and identity. The story of a young dragon that is jettisoned as an egg into the unlikely hands of a compassionate woman who, living in a community of ducks, owls, guinea pigs, foxes and a French seagull, manages to raise her to "Be Brave" and overcome challenges in her journey to reunite with her birth family.
I give this 4.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 8 to 18., Reviewed by Juror #11.
A Long Walk Home addresses concerns for children (and adults) of fitting in, feeling left out and ugly, to understanding that one is often simply a fish out of water and is uniquely beautiful within. With the breaking and rejection of the manipulative Helmut, the characters obtain strength and identity. The story of a young dragon that is jettisoned as an egg into the unlikely hands of a compassionate woman who, living in a community of ducks, owls, guinea pigs, foxes and a French seagull, manages to raise her to "Be Brave" and overcome challenges in her journey to reunite with her birth family.
I give this 4.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 8 to 18., Reviewed by Juror #11.
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