Book Description
for The Zebra Wall by Kevin Henkes
From Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC)
The Vorlob family expected chaos when the new baby arrived, but 10-year-old Adine didn't count on Aunt Irene's extended visit to set off her own stormy responses. Adine discovers a new aspect of family give-and-take, as she realizes difference can mean possibility. A natural mixture of short and long sentences evokes a point of view and builds confidence for young readers. Contemporary details add interest to a short novel designed in several ways as encouragement. (Ages 8-11)
CCBC Choices 1988. © Cooperative Children's Book Center, Univ. of Wisconsin - Madison, 1988. Used with permission.