Gooney Bird Greene was the second book I read from Kahaani Box, and it’s a fun story by an author whose work I admire. Lois Lowry has written such a range of books! I’ve read Number the Stars (one of my favourite reads from 2020), The Giver and Gathering Blue that I remember, and I have no idea if I’ve read others!
Even though I’m not a fan of precocious protagonists, I usually find something to admire about stories featuring them. In Gooney Bird Greene, I loved the wordplay. Gooney Bird insists that she tells only true stories, yet her stories feature magic carpets, a cat being consumed by a cow, and diamond earrings from the Prince!
The joy of the book is in all her revelations. Clever wordplay makes for great storytelling, and Gooney Bird is a storyteller who holds her audience in the palm of her hand. A humorous read that keeps us longing for more stories, just like the characters in the book, I wouldn’t be surprised if I found myself reading more about Gooney Bird Greene!
| Title | Gooney Bird Greene |
| Author | Lois Lowry |
| Tags | Humour, Early Middle Grade, Chapter Book |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4 |
| Ages | 8+ |
Other precocious characters I have mixed feelings about, although I enjoyed their stories:
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