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All the Way to Havana
All the Way to Havana
Reviewed by: Sarah Cropley - Scarborough Public Library, Scarborough, Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: March 15, 2018
Review
Engle uses uncomplicated, slightly poetic language to tell the story of a young boy and his family making a trip across their homeland of Cuba to see a brand-new baby cousin. All the Way to Havana focuses on the cars of the island--their noises and appearances and the relationship that they create between the people of the island. The illustrations by Mike Curato are the standout aspect of this book. Pleasantly realistic and full of soft, pastel colors, Curato's illustration recall real life images of the island in an engaging and accessible way. A recommended purchase.
Overall Book Score: very good
About the Book
Author:
Engle, Margarita
Illustrator: Curato, Mike
Illustration Quality: excellent
Publisher: Godwin Books
Book Type: picture book fiction
Genre: realistic fiction
Audience: preschool,grades k-3
Binding Type: reinforced trade binding
Binding Quality: very good
ISBN: 9781627796422
Price: 17.99