The Underneath by Kathi Appelthttp://www.amazon.com/Underneath-Notable-Childrens-Books-Readers/dp/1416950583/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1252187892&sr=8-1
Winner of the Newbery Honor Medal
National Book Award Finalist
This book is one that will stay with me for a long time. It is so unique and unusual that it is difficult to describe the plot. It is about an old, lonely hound that is befriended by a pregnant cat who shortly thereafter has two kittens. They have to stay in "The Underneath", which is under the house of evil "Gar Face". The story is about their friendship, survival, hope, and tragedy. But it is about so much more too. There is magic..... 1000 year old trees, a 1000 year old alligator, and a 1000 year old moccasin. It is about love, loss, and revenge. This is not a book for young readers. It is deep, dark and poetic.
Who should read this book? Probably only fifth graders or very mature fourth graders. If you read it, please let me know your thoughts. I would love to get your perspective.
Mrs. Shaw's Pick: **** (4 out of 5 stars)
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