Violet Bing and the Grand House
by Jennifer Paros
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Author: Jennifer ParosEdition: Hardcover
Published: 2007-04-05
ISBN: 0670061514
Number of pages: 112
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Publisher: Viking Juvenile
Book Reviews of Violet Bing and the Grand House
Book Review: Charming words, charming illustrations
Summary: 4 Stars
Violet Bing is seven, almost eight. She has said no to the family vacation this year and will spend the time with the unknown Great Aunt Astrid in the Grand House. She announces to her great aunt that she hasn't the time to do any of the things Astrid has planned for her. She doesn't want to leave the house, not even for a picnic. She prefers to spend her days in her room, sitting on the large yellow chair she has pushed to the window.
It is from her perch in the chair that she first sees the dog, and the girl chasing it. She catches the dog and becomes friendly with Magnolia Greene Gold who has a completely different outlook on life than Violet.
Through exploring the house, Violet comes to realize she isn't the only one who has ever been uncomfortable with the way things are. Old notes and journal entries let Violet know Aunt Astrid had some questions of her own when she was young.
Line drawings of the triangle shaped girl with a few wisps of hair are charming. Written in an original sweet, humorous style, this book will surely be a favorite.
Armchair Interviews says: Hopefully Violet Bing will be back in another story soon.
Summary of Violet Bing and the Grand House
In the tradition of literary classics like The Secret Garden comes this irresistible story about a girl who doesn't want to go anywhere or do anything. Violet Bing has even said "no" to the family vacation, so she is sent to stay with her great-aunt Astrid instead. As usual, Violet is determined to dislike everything about her stay. But with the help of a stray dog, a new friend, and an old diary, Violet discovers that—even for her—fun is hard to avoid at The Grand House.Written in a charming, original voice, and overflowing with richly detailed black-and-white drawings, this book is truly a classic-in-waiting.
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