From Publishers Weekly
PW compared this uproarious first novel, about four unruly girls "exiled" to the country with their no-nonsense grandmother, to the writings of Beverly Cleary and Lois Lowry. Ages 9-12.
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From School Library Journal
Grade 5-8-British actress Sophie Aldred brings to life the four eccentric Conroy sisters of Hilary McKay's (Saffey's Angel) The Exiles (McElderry Books, 1992) in this delightful audio recording. Naomie, Ruth, Rachel, and Phoebe are "exiled" to their "Big Grandma's" house in the country for the summer while their parents are having work done on the house. The girls' feelings of disappointment and dismay at being shipped off to stay with their stern and terrifying grandmother are compounded once they discover that Grandma has no books-except cookbooks and The Complete Works of Shakespeare-and that they are expected to entertain themselves outdoors. Their bizarre imaginations serve them well in finding activities such as fishing in a bucket, attempting to swim to the Isle of Man, and baiting badgers. Listening to the sisters bicker with each other, to their interactions with other members of the small town (who have been warned of the girls' arrival), and to their letters home, you will feel like a fly on the wall of one of the funniest summer vacations ever. Aldred's voice gives personality to each of the characters, especially each sister, and sets the tone for this quirky novel. Some children may not be familiar with all of the British terms in the text, but they can be understood in context. This audiobook is a quality choice for school and public libraries.
Casey Rondini, Westerly Public Library, RICopyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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