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Gr 4-8 A fantasy that reads more like an aggregation of stories than a novel. Bodger's use of language is both rhythmical and poetic, but the story line is fragmented, making it difficult to follow the plot or empathize with the characters. An isolated family lives in a forest in an indeterminate, preindustrial time. The father, Bernardo, a woodworker, is strong and loving; the mother, Sylvania, is caring and highly knowledgeable in the arts o...Log In or Sign Up to Read More