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Garmann's Street (2010)

by Stian Hole(Favorite Author)

3.79 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

0802853579 (ISBN13: 9780802853578)

languge

English

genre

Middle Grade & Children's

publisher

Eerdmans Books for Young Readers

review 1: “Garmann’s Street” is about the relationship that develops between Garmann and the “Stamp Man” after a near disastrous incident. It is the sequel to “Garmann’s Summer.”I liked this book. It did not have the humor of “Garmann’s Summer” but it was an enjoyable book nonetheless.The book is Norwegian with translation done by Don Bartlett who is the same person who translated “Garmann’s Summer.” I did not feel that any dialogue was lost in the translation. Nor did I feel that there was any “foreign” information that required explanation. The intended audience for this book is any child living anywhere in the world who would enjoy reading it. The book is not geared toward or targeted to Norwegian children. Any child can read the book or hav... moree the book read to them and immediately identify with Garmann, either personally or through someone they would know.My rating for this book is five stars. The book did not have the sense of humor Stian Hole’s first book in the series had but it was an enjoyable book all the same. Children will be able to relate to the characters of Garmann and Roy; adults will enjoy reading about the sensitive and tender relationship that develops between Garmann and the Stamp Man.
review 2: This is as good as his first, Garmann's Summer. These are about the most complex picture books around--so much to look at in the unique illustrations (I'm pretty sure the guy with the leaf blower near the end is Elvis Presley), and so much to think about within the story. Stian Hole won the 2009 children's literature prize by the "Nordic Association of School Librarians" for this book, and other awards for Garmann's Summer. Let's hear it for the Norwegians!!! less

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