Author and Illustrator: Kate DiCamillo, K.G. CampbellGenre: Ficiton
Awards:Newbery Award, Bluebonnet Book
Grade Level: 3rd- 5th
Flora's life is changed when a squirrel who is named Ulysses, after a vacuum that almost killed him,gains super strength. Flora believes Ulysses is an amazing superhero, however Flora believes her mother's cynic perspective about her. Flora encounters many people which enhance the drama within the book, but Flora stays persistent in her actions and beliefs. Ulysses stirs up many emotions and responses in Flora's family and friends; such as Flora wanting to stay at her father's house because her mother does not approve of Ulysses. Even though Flora's parents and friends may have been a bit skeptical at first about Ulysses, Ulysses brings the family closer together, and continues to write his stories.
I would not use this book in my classroom since it is not age-appropriate. This is a good book because integrates pictures and text; it is a good transition book from picture books to chapter books. This book is an easy read, and easy to follow. An activity students can participate inis recreating the story line, and make a video for the class to see.
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