Mary Casanova
Author of Grace
About the Author
Image credit: Courtesy of Mary Casanova
Series
Works by Mary Casanova
The Showstopper: A Rebecca Mystery (AmericanGirl Beforever 1914: Rebecca Mystery) (2018) 23 copies, 1 review
Dog Watch: 1-4 1 copy
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- Birthdate
- 1957-02-02
- Gender
- female
- Nationality
- USA
- Birthplace
- Duluth, Minnesota, USA
- Places of residence
- Ranier, Minnesota, USA
- Education
- University of Minnesota (BA|1981)
- Occupations
- children's book author
- Organizations
- Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators
Children's Literature Network
Loft Literary Center
International Reading Association - Awards and honors
- Emily Johnson Award (1990)
Flicker Tale Children's Book Award (1997) - Agent
- Andrea Cascardi (Transatlantic Literary Agency)
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Reviews
Hush Hush, Forest by Mary Casanova
Ahhhh, this is the book that is like the template of my life's setting. So familiar and beautiful, set in the Northwoods of Minnesota with poetic descriptions of our incredible wildlife. The illustrations are exquisite wood cuttings, colorfully detailed. Wow. A beautiful piece of artwork for children that can be enjoyed just as much by adults.
WWII Norway, good story, kids surviving with parents away in the resistance, aunt taken (defiant teacher), grandfather secretly ferrying people away. It's a long sweep of time, covers some of the ambiguity of war.
Good for tweens and upper elementary who are looking for a longer story. Nice alternative viewpoint on WWII.
Good for tweens and upper elementary who are looking for a longer story. Nice alternative viewpoint on WWII.
This review posted at The Children's Book and Media Review run by Brigham Young University.
When her dog wants to play, she decides to let him come along in an adventure in a one-dog sleigh. As they start off on their journey, a squirrel wants to join and jumps into the sleigh. Soon they are also joined by Owl, Lynx, Deer, Bear, Mouse, and Moose in the sleigh to form a one-pony, one-mouse, one-bear, one-deer, one-lynx, one-owl, one-squirrel, one-dog sleigh. Their new friends help the girl and her dog get home before a blizzard.
The girl and her dog learn that there is always room for one more and that teamwork can accomplish great things in this poetic winter story. The way animals slowly get added on can help teach kids rhythm and repetition. The illustrations are sweet and fun, making the book more charming than it would have been without them. This book would be a great addition to story time in the winter months or to teach words through repetition.… (more)
When her dog wants to play, she decides to let him come along in an adventure in a one-dog sleigh. As they start off on their journey, a squirrel wants to join and jumps into the sleigh. Soon they are also joined by Owl, Lynx, Deer, Bear, Mouse, and Moose in the sleigh to form a one-pony, one-mouse, one-bear, one-deer, one-lynx, one-owl, one-squirrel, one-dog sleigh. Their new friends help the girl and her dog get home before a blizzard.
The girl and her dog learn that there is always room for one more and that teamwork can accomplish great things in this poetic winter story. The way animals slowly get added on can help teach kids rhythm and repetition. The illustrations are sweet and fun, making the book more charming than it would have been without them. This book would be a great addition to story time in the winter months or to teach words through repetition.… (more)
I liked her first and third book in this series better somehow than this one. I generally don't read series, and this one reminds me why, and that they should be read in order. I kept trying to place the characters I liked so well in the other two, but his one stumbled a little. The period is right though and still a very good read.
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- Works
- 43
- Members
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- Popularity
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- Rating
- 3.8
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- ISBNs
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