Are you ready to stretch your imagination and dive into a wild adventure with the kids? Check our Julie Andrews Edwards’ The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles.
Two of our favorite quotes:
“Look up instead of down”
“Use all your senses”
Both quotes came from Professor Savant who prepares the Potter kids, Ben-13, Tom-10, and Lindy-7 for their great adventure.
Julie Andrews (aka Mary Poppins) convinces readers to see the world in a different way. She shows readers that by being brave and working together we can meet the challenges that come our way.
Will the kids be able to cross over into Whangdoodle land? Will the guardian of the Whangdoodle, the oily Prock and his friends, thwart the children from reaching the Whangdoodle?
One Word Summaries:
Kate: Whimsical
Jonah: Confidence (in the Professor)
Titus: Imagination
Sheila: Perception
One precious scene was when Lindy had just been terrified by one of the creatures they’d encounter.
…”they did frighten me so.”
The Professor looked at her fondly. “I know. You were very brave about it.”
“No, I wasn’t.” She began to get tearful again. “I cried and everything.”
“Well, it’s all right to cry. It helps a great deal sometimes, and just think what you accomplished today.”
Doesn’t that choke you up? Courage and common sense are themes as well as facing challenges and working together.
Are you ready to read a book that will keep your imagination on its toes? Grab your scrappy caps and enjoy the journey! Blessings dear listeners! Let’s connect to reflect!