May 2013, Curious Fox, 160 pages, Paperback, Review copy
Themes: living with depressed parent, single mother,
people getting wrong impression, learning to be happy, farm life, making
friends, caring for orphaned animals, life being full of surprises
Content: some humour, tissues needed
Summary from Curious Fox
Ever since Katie’s mum lost her job, she just hasn’t been the same, and
Katie’s been having to take care of herself. Then a family of orphaned
ducklings need her help as well.
Nayuleska's thoughts
City Farm is a series firmly becoming a
favourite of mine. I loved the way Katie's story unfolds, how she struggles to
cover for her mother's depression, how slowly the truth comes out and they both
get what they need. Katie finds City Farm a wonderful distraction, especially
when she feels so drawn to the orphan ducklings. Having her own special job
gives her hope and confidence. I had worked out the end fairly early on, but it
wasn't spoilt by guessing correctly - if anything it was more touching because
I had to wait impatiently for it, unlike Katie who didn't have a clue how life
would improve for her and her mother. Such a squee-some ending!
Suggested read
Read another in the City Farm series like
Laura and Silky (Children's, 9 years +, 10E/10E)
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