Gooseberry Park is the story of a young squirrel mother and the support of her animal friends as she births and raises her young.
AGE RANGE KIDS
Suggested for all ages
THEMES
Dogs
Animals
Babies
Storm
Natural Disaster
Squirrels
Bats
Hermit crabs
OVERALL RATING 9/10
This heartwarming chapter book presents wonderful characters and extraordinary plot-lines that keep you wondering 'What happens next?'. That said, it does start off a little slow, so might be difficult for readers with short attention spans. Overall, this is a wonderful book with a valuable message.
PROS Great characters Great plot Good message Fun | Violence and Scariness 2/5 Big storm. Squirrel nest with babies falls in storm. Dog has bruises and cuts from ice, and a nosebleed. Sex and Romance 1/5 Squirrel gives birth and nurses babies. |
CONS Starts out a little slowly | Emotional Intensity 3/5 Upsetting destruction in park after storm, homeless animals. Dog doesn't know if friend is alive. Drinking and Drugs 0/5 Not present. |