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Home in The Woods
Home in The Woods | Eliza Wheeler
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This stunningly beautiful picture book from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Eliza Wheeler is based on her grandmother's childhood and pays homage to a family's fortitude as they discover the meaning of home. Eliza Wheeler's gorgeously illustrated book tells the story of what happens when six-year-old Marvel, her seven siblings, and their mom must start all over again after their father has died. Deep in the woods of Wisconsin they find a tar-paper shack. It doesn't seem like much of a home, but they soon start seeing what it could be. During their first year it's a struggle to maintain the shack and make sure they have enough to eat. But each season also brings its own delights and blessings--and the children always find a way to have fun. Most importantly, the family finds immense joy in being together, surrounded by nature. And slowly, their little shack starts feeling like a true home--warm, bright, and filled up with love.
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SayersLover
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Such a lovely and poetic account of a family‘s determination in the face of tragedy and the Great Depression. Natural illustrations explore different perspectives with charming skill. The author shares her family‘s heritage and encourages others to do the same.

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Bette
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In the fall of 1932, during the Great Depression, the author's grandma's family was evicted from their home in northern Wisconsin. When her grandma's dad died, Marvel's 34 year old mother took her 8 kids to live in abandoned tar paper shack deep in the woods. This is the story of Marvel, Eliza's grandma. It is a lovely family history about life's struggles, and finding what is truly important.

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Dandan0131
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This is a great representation of the genre because it is a story of what a family does when the provider of the house dies. It also shows happiness even in the roughest situations.

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Dandan0131
Home in The Woods | Eliza Wheeler

I would use this book in my classroom because it can show children that not everyone gets to live in a nice house with food and tv's. I think this could be read around thanksgiving time to help children be thankful for what they have.

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