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 enlarge | Author: Joan Hiatt Harlow
Publisher: Aladdin
Category: Book
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Rating:  27 reviews
Sales Rank: 113251
Media: Paperback
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Pages: 160
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.7 x 0.6
ISBN: 1416905308
EAN: 9781416905301
ASIN: 1416905308
Publication Date: May 31, 2005
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 Beautifully Crafted May 13, 2003
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
Because I've read rave reviews of Star in the Storm, (and some of the "disappointing" reviews here on Amazon) I read the story with a a critical eye. I found myself drawn into a beautifully crafted story with one main character which made the book easy-to-read and focused for the age level. The historical aspects and descriptions of Newfoundland are fascinating and undoubtedly accurate. The dog is a lovable and loyal companion. My students are totally engrossed in the book and I can see why it has nominated and won so many awards, including many states' "Readers' Choice." (Here in Michigan 4th and 5th graders have chosen STAR IN THE STORM as their favorite book -- hands down!) This book is exciting with cliffhangers ending each chapter which encourages young readers to keep on reading! More importantly it shows a child making a self-sacrificing descision. Children will grow and identify with this unselfish girl and they will cheer as she makes the right choices. I'm reading Ms. Harlow's JOSHUA'S SONG now and while it is different from STAR IN THE STORM, it is another well-crafted story with an intruging protagonist who must make hard choices, too. Writing is an art, and these books are works of art in every sense.
 Very Predictable January 7, 2003
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
This book was ok, but a bit dry & predictable.I recently read to my son another book about a Newfoundland dog that he enjoyed better called "Wild Man Island" by Will Hobbs. It is fast paced w/out being confusing.
Star in the Storm December 14, 2002
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
The book I reviewed is Star in the Storm.The auther is Joan HiattHarlow. This book is realistic fiction and is based on a true story. This book does not have that many pages. It has 150 pages.
This book takes placein Bonnie Bay, Newfoundland. It all started when a law was passed that only sheep dogs were allowed. A girl named Maggie had a dog that was not a sheep dog. Maggie tried to hide her dog. Then a ship gets stuck out at sea, Maggie knows her dog can safe them but will Maggie let him? I personally liked this book because it was about dogs and I love dog books. This book also really cought my attention. In this book something is always happening. I recommend this book to a middle school reader and to someone who really likes dog a lot. This book will keep a reader engrossed from start to finsh. Read this amazing book Star in the Storm!
Disappointing November 24, 2002
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I purchased this book for my 11 yr.old daughter as she had absolutely loved a book that had come out a year or so before called "The Wreck of the Ethie". It was about a shipwreck & a Newfoundland dog. Unfortunately, "Star in the Storm" is adequate, but I think written too much to "formula". My daughter kept putting it up & down, never finishing it. SHe said it was ok but not that great. She said she also liked "Hugger to the Rescue" better.(Another NF dog story)
An excellent book 5 stars is a good rating August 25, 2002
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Sirus Maggie's Newfoundland dog is so special to her. Maggie's neighbor's don't allow any dogs in there town otherwise the dog must be shot. Maggie is very scared about this so she hides her dog away and then he gets loose. Will she find him?
Maggie's friend gets sick and goes unconsious will she ever get better?I enjoyed this book a lot. I got this book because it had a good ending and because I have a Landseer Newfounland so it looked like the perfect book for me! It ended out turning out to be a better book then I thought in the first place. If you are a dog lover you are sure to love this story about a girl and her dog.
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