Book Review: Sadie The Skunk
Sadie the Skunk by
Meaghan Fisher, Illustrated by Marla Fair
Published by Gypsy Publications (2009)
ISBN: 978-0-09842375-0-0
Summary: Sadie the skunk thinks she is a cat
until a sibling kitten points out Sadie’s differences from the rest of the
family. Join her on her journey with Mr. Groundhog to find out what type of
animal she is. Sadie the skunk thinks she is a cat until a sibling kitten
points out Sadie’s differences from the rest of the family. When Sadie asks her
parents about it, they answer all her questions, telling her they found her as
a baby alone in the forest and brought her home. However, they can’t answer
Sadie’s most important question – what kind of an animal is she? To find this
out, they take her to wise old Mr. Groundhog whose answer sends her on a series
of misadventures. In the end, it is Sadie’s most unique characteristic that
helps her find her true home.
Author Bio: Meaghan
Fisher is a substitute teacher and a former nanny. She has over ten years
experience working with children. Meaghan has a BS in Psychology and a Minor in
Women’s Studies. She is a published poet
and is currently working on her first novel. Meaghan lives in Troy, Ohio, with
her husband, daughter, and their two dogs, Sadie and Lexi.
Review: In this book, Sadie the Skunk struggles with
questions about who she is and where she came from. However, with the help of a clever groundhog
Sadie’s questions are soon answered.
Sadie learns that what makes her different actually helps her to find
her family. This book is sure to delight
any young reader with it’s adorable illustrations and cast of woodland
creatures, as well as the message that it is okay to be different.
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