Harrison, T. (2004). Millie ride the river. Toronto, Ontario: Penguin Canada.
Summary
When Millie is sent to vacation at her uncle’s house in the Kawartha Lakes, Millie has a difficult time adapting to her cousins lifestyles. Feather wears deerskin dresses, canoes, and is quiet compared to Millie. Millie cannot even swim! As Millie gets to know her cousins better, she realizes that she has much to learn from them, but when the lighthouse light is out; will Millie be able to help?
Advisory Information
-Themes:
a. Understanding other cultures: Millie must learn to adapt to the Ojibwa culture in order to learn from her aunt and cousins.
b. Logic: This sounds weird as a theme, but part of Millie’s character development is understanding the consequences of her actions. Sometimes Millie does not think before she acts.
c. Courage under Fire: Millie must be calm and composed in a dangerous situation.
-Age Recommendation:
I think that young girls aged 7-10 would enjoy this story.
-Other Information:
This book is the first in the Our Canadian Girl: Millie series.
The story is set in 1914 at the start of World War I.
The illustrations were completed by Janet Wilson.
For more information about the Millie Series: http://www.ourcanadiangirl.ca/millie.php
Reaction:
This book was straightforward, and girls who wish to read a book about adventure would enjoy it. Due to the age that this book was written for, the book is easy to read. Nevertheless, it was interesting to learn about the Kawartha Lakes, and how it was used for travel, entertainment, and trade even in the early 20th century. It would be interesting to see if the other books in the Millie series focused on World War I’s impact upon the Kawartha Lakes.
Summary
When Millie is sent to vacation at her uncle’s house in the Kawartha Lakes, Millie has a difficult time adapting to her cousins lifestyles. Feather wears deerskin dresses, canoes, and is quiet compared to Millie. Millie cannot even swim! As Millie gets to know her cousins better, she realizes that she has much to learn from them, but when the lighthouse light is out; will Millie be able to help?
Advisory Information
-Themes:
a. Understanding other cultures: Millie must learn to adapt to the Ojibwa culture in order to learn from her aunt and cousins.
b. Logic: This sounds weird as a theme, but part of Millie’s character development is understanding the consequences of her actions. Sometimes Millie does not think before she acts.
c. Courage under Fire: Millie must be calm and composed in a dangerous situation.
-Age Recommendation:
I think that young girls aged 7-10 would enjoy this story.
-Other Information:
This book is the first in the Our Canadian Girl: Millie series.
The story is set in 1914 at the start of World War I.
The illustrations were completed by Janet Wilson.
For more information about the Millie Series: http://www.ourcanadiangirl.ca/millie.php
Reaction:
This book was straightforward, and girls who wish to read a book about adventure would enjoy it. Due to the age that this book was written for, the book is easy to read. Nevertheless, it was interesting to learn about the Kawartha Lakes, and how it was used for travel, entertainment, and trade even in the early 20th century. It would be interesting to see if the other books in the Millie series focused on World War I’s impact upon the Kawartha Lakes.
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