Because of the Rabbit Scholastic Gol..., Cynthia Lord
Because of the Rabbit Scholastic Gol..., Cynthia Lord
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Because of the Rabbit (Scholastic Gold)

Author: Cynthia Lord

Narrator: Kate Reinders

Unabridged: 4 hr 35 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/26/2019

Synopsis

Newbery Honor-winning author Cynthia Lord has written a sensitive and accessible book about the challenges of fitting in when you know you're a little different.On the last night of summer, Emma tags along with her game warden father on a routine call. They're supposed to rescue a wild rabbit from a picket fence, but instead they find a little bunny. Emma convinces her father to bring him home for the night.The next day, Emma starts public school for the very first time after years of being homeschooled. More than anything, Emma wants to make a best friend in school.But things don't go as planned. On the first day of school, she's paired with a boy named Jack for a project. He can't stay on topic, he speaks out of turn, and he's obsessed with animals. Jack doesn't fit in, and Emma's worried he'll make her stand out.Emma and Jack bond over her rescue rabbit. But will their new friendship keep Emma from finding the new best friend she's meant to have?Newbery Honor-winning author Cynthia Lord has written a beautiful and sensitive book about being different and staying true to yourself.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Paula on March 30, 2019

Get yourself a copy of this book and you'll see why I think Cynthia Lord is one of the most talented middle grade writers out there today. She takes seeds from her real life and creates stories that shine a light on the human experience, especially for those who aren't normally in the spotlight. Emm......more

Goodreads review by Donna on June 05, 2019

This gentle story shows deep emotions about a girl who shifts from home-school to public school and how challenging it is to make friends, navigate the social structure and open your heart to people with differences. There's so, so much to love in this book, especially if you like rabbits and want t......more

Goodreads review by M.L. on February 16, 2019

@kidlitexchange #partner: #BecauseoftheRabbit by @cynthialord_author and @scholasticinc. On-sale March 26, 2019. Before I start this review, let me get a mini rant off my chest. I was homeschooled. PreK-12th grade, baby. And while it might sound dumb, I got frustrated growing up because I never foun......more

Goodreads review by Heather on January 26, 2020

Audiobook with my 12 year old. We loved Emma’s journey of learning the ins and outs of new friendship. It was especially interesting to us that this was a homeschool family transitioning to public school, and seeing the challenges associated with the switch. As a homeschool family ourselves, it was......more

Goodreads review by Amanda on April 16, 2022

Prepping for the next boy’s Battle of the Books next year. This one is definitely one I’m going to strongly recommend to him.......more

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