The Grudge Keeper

author: Mara Rockliff

name: Wayne

average rating: 4.09

book published: 2014

rating: 4

read at: 2014/04/26

date added: 2014/04/26

shelves: children-s

review:

In 'The Grudge Keeper' no one in the town of Bonnyripple, no one holds a grudge because they have a person to hold on to them for them. They each bring there grudge to him on a nicely rolled up scroll and he files them in his house, which is overflowing with grievances. One day, a wind storm comes along and all the grievances become disordered. Will they ever get refiled or does it end up not mattering?



It's written by Mara Rockliff with a lilting language that would make for a fantastic story to read aloud. Think of how fun to read aloud the words minor tiffs, petty snits, dust-ups and imbroglios would be.



The illustrations by Eliza Wheeler are wonderful and fit the lighthearted tone of the book perfectly. The color darkens as the story does, but then lightens for the ending. The line drawings are painted in watercolor and the details are great.



The lessons learned along the way are not too heavy handed, but excellent, both for the begrudged and the person they expect to keep those grudges for them. I was completely charmed by this wonderful children's book.



I was given a review copy of this book by Peachtree Publishers and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to read this charming book.





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