Bramble and Maggie: Spooky Season (Bramble and Maggie #3)

by Jessie Haas (Author) Alison Friend (Illustrator)

Bramble and Maggie: Spooky Season (Bramble and Maggie #3)
Reading Level: K − 1st Grade
Bramble, a persnickety but lovable horse, and Maggie, her patient owner, build an even stronger friendship as they brave the surprises of autumn.
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K-2—Maggie and her horse, Bramble, are back in another beginning chapter book. With a slightly mischievous, frisky attitude in the cooler fall weather, Bramble takes risks and pretends to be fearful, while Maggie introduces her to the sights and sounds of autumn. Both grow into their partnership and maturity as Bramble overdoes her imitation of anxious jumpiness, thoughtlessly unseats her rider, and finally accepts responsibility and returns home safely. Maggie is back in the saddle again with a final chapter, taking the lead and guiding her horse through a succession of surprises on a dark night of trick-or-treating. Softly colored gouache illustrations illuminate expressions and follow the action from a variety of perspectives and have appropriate visual clues and generous white space for younger readers. Dialogue, Maggie's occasional reflections, and a bit of onomatopoeia allow the narrative text to flow nicely as a trusting relationship develops between horse and rider. A solid addition for general purchase.—Mary Elam, Learning Media Services, Plano ISD, TX

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Transitioning readers enamored with horses will be happy to immerse themselves in the third title of the Bramble and Maggie series, in which Maggie and her horse learn to cope with real and imagined fears. ... Haas keeps descriptive language succinct while integrating entertaining dialogue. Friend's gouache illustrations ably depict Bramble's expressions of alarm and stubborn persistence, humorously extending the text. This well-crafted horse story explores the themes of friendship and facing fears for those getting ready to move on from early readers.
—Kirkus Reviews

Children needn't be horse lovers to enjoy this gentle story in which each character overcomes fears with a little help from her friend. Fans of the Bramble and Maggie series will love getting to know another side of these lovable characters. As warm, affectionate, and amusing as the story, Friend's gouache illustrations have a charm all their own. An original Halloween story for newly independent readers or for reading aloud to younger children.
—Booklist Online

Clear, lively prose and soft, expressive gouache illustrations combine for a Halloween friendship story.
—The Horn Book 

With pictures on every page, the book is highly accessible to newer readers but also offers somewhat of a challenge with length and vocabulary. The duo is appealing and the plot is engaging because of the humor and adventure.
—Reading Today Online
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780763687434
Lexile Measure
460
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Candlewick Press (MA)
Publication date
July 12, 2016
Series
Bramble and Maggie
BISAC categories
JUV039060 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship
JUV001000 - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure
JUV009100 - Juvenile Fiction | Concepts | Seasons
JUV045000 - Juvenile Fiction | Readers | Chapter Books
JUV017030 - Juvenile Fiction | Holidays & Celebrations | Halloween
JUV002130 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Horses
Library of Congress categories
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