I found the local language used in the dialog even more annoying than Old English!!! For me, it took away from the story instead of making it better. If I was an average kid trying to read this book, it would have been put in the pile of books to donate. But, I kept reading and, eventually, I was able to get the meaning of the story picked out of the old-fashioned dialog. Birdie Boyer's family is trying to make a living by farming strawberries, and it turns out that sounds a lot easier than it is.
Rating: ***
I loved this book when I was young but I tried to read it recently and had trouble. I think it helps me realize why some people have trouble reading BLUE.
ReplyDeleteI was so fascinated by the illustrations in Strawberry Girl. Her world intrigued me.
It is interesting that sometimes use of local or period language makes a story better and other times it takes away from the story. I guess part of that depends on the reader. Hmmmm... Lots for authors to think about.
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