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Occasional disturbing images (a dead body that may be that of the father, many scenes with guns, parental smoking) make this most suitable for high school history, current events, and global issue classes.
A sweet and undemanding listen. Gladys can come across as occasionally annoyingly superior, but what young gourmet wouldn't be frustrated with parents who love white bread and low-calorie mayo and whose every meal is nuked in a microwave? ["Give this one to your young foodies": SLJ 5/14 review of the Putnam book.]
Many sections are ideal for younger viewers on a purely visual and auditory level. Older viewers could explore perceptions of the story line and the message of the film. Consider also for visual art, graphic design, and animation classes.
The film is a joy to watch, though difficult to tie to most American curricula, but it's an excellent choice for animation classes and for all public libraries.
A thoughtful, literary story that will suit serious teens best. This will add depth to a high school audiobook collection but is not one that will fly off the shelf.
An atmospheric tale that pits loyalty to kin against loyalty to self and loyalty to loved ones, this work will appeal to the author's fans and those who can't get enough of fantastical retellings.
Suitable for classes studying the war in Syria, the refugee crisis in the Middle East and in Europe, and the wide-ranging effect any conflict has on the general population.