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Grade 3-6-Although a bit slow-paced, this 1955 Newbery Award-winner by Meindert DeJong (Harper, 1954) is pleasant and positive. Curious schoolgirl Lina wonders why there are no longer any storks in her Dutch village. Determined to lure the storks (symbols of good fortune) back, Lina inspires the whole community to cooperate and get to know each other better in their effort to locate wheels in which storks can nest. Lina is a spunky girl who does not give up on her dream. The characters are likeable and get into dangerous and suspenseful situations. Their names may sound strange to the American ear (e.g., Auka, Jella, Eelka). Listeners will learn something about Danish culture while enjoying the story. It will take a while for students to get used to narrator Anne Flosnik's British accent. The narration is steady in tempo, and she changes her voice for different characters.
Erin Caskey, Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, OH
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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". . . a happy story, written with the freshness and beauty and understanding of youngsters that make this author's stories unforgettable." -- -- Saturday Review

"Once more Mr. Dejong has written, with literary skill, a heartfelt story." -- -- Commonweal

"The whole thing trembles with impatience and anxiety." -- -- The Times Literary Supplement

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Classic Story With Heart and Soul, Mar 15 2004

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Meindert DeJong's literary voice is one of a old man sitting on a bench telling this charming tale with realism and character. This story takes you away to Shora, a small, fishing village where life has a pace of its own. The characters, mostly children, develop fully within the context of this inspiring story about their determination and ability to change their world. It is definitely one of those books you read furiously and hate to have end.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Wow, Jan 17 2003

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My title sums up my feelings about this book. The name "The Wheel On the School" sounds too much like a child's song than a Newbery Medal. When I started reading it though, I was hooked. It has a very original plot and is written by a great writer (He has won the most Newbery Medals and Honors ever). The basic plot: a girl named Lina goes to a school in Holland with five other kids. She decides to try to get some storks to come to her village, and all the school kids try to help her. I would highly suggest this book to anyone who does not mind reading a book this long.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Every kid should read this, Jun 28 2002

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I was in 6th grade and I still find this book really interesting. It tells the story of kids at a northern Denmark, who ponder and act on the mystery for why the stoks migrating from Africa never came back one year to the wheels which were on top of houses in their village. The storks were a part of their life and for the children to not find them one year was really saddening. "The Wheel on the School" incorportates mystery and suspense as well as adventure. In addition we learn about the culture of Denmark, including the traditional wooden shoes and dikes which prevented flooding. I really think it is essential for any child to read this book. I loved this book when I read it and I know you or your child will too. It shows that even though a certain culture may be different, some aspects such as adventure and mystery can still stay the same.

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1.0 out of 5 stars The most stupidest book I have ever read!
This book is so boaring. I mean storks! Thats for like 5 year olds. This book is for people who like nice calm books. Read more

Published on July 11 2004

4.0 out of 5 stars Good, Simple, Easy to understand
I read this book twice, and each time, I enjoyed it greatly. Even though it doesn't have any action with guns and blood, this little book is written as if a child wrote it (but... Read more

Published on Mar 13 2002 by J. Dolle