The Bears' House
by Marilyn Sachs
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Author: Marilyn SachsEdition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1996-09-01
ISBN: 0140383212
Number of pages: 78
Publisher: Puffin
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Book Review: A Classic for Children and Adults Alike
Summary: 5 Stars
I first fell in love with "The Bear's House" as a shy, unpopular bookworm of a ten year old, who found a kindred spirit in Fran Ellen, the trying, picked on, "welfare kid" protagonist who escapes into a dollhouse fantasy world as she struggles to deal with poverty, class bullies and a mentally-ill mother. I stayed in love with the Bear's House as a twenty-seven year old confident, outspoken, social worker, who sees too many Fran Ellens in her day to day work. The Bear's House is a must read for children and adults alike- it's prose is blunt but eloquent, and it's message both tragic and hopeful. It paints a perfect picture of a child often forgotten in children's literature- worn out, tired, but without a completely happy ending. A read that not only delights children, but enlightens adults. Highly recommended for classroom read alouds and discussions.
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