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Leeva at Last by Sara Pennypacker. Illustrated by Matthew Cordell review
Leeva at Last by Sara Pennypacker. Illustrated by Matthew Cordell feels like a fresh modern spin on many Roald Dahl books especially the classic Matilda. It also has alot of the charm and writing style of the series of unfortunate events books . The art work by Matthew Cordell is also reminiscent of that found in Dahl’s books . Pennypacker really shines as an author and at times Leeva at Last cannot be put down it features the library as a central location so it’s good for little bookworms with some parts such as the explanation of how Leeva got her name was both sad and funny on a Lemony…
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Leeva at Last By: Sara Pennypacker
Award-winning, bestselling author Sara Pennypacker and illustrator Matthew Cordell come together in this hilarious absurdist tale about a precocious girl who transforms her community in surprising ways. What are people for? That’s the burning question on the mind of Leeva Spayce Thornblossom. Fame says Leeva’s mom, the mayor of Nutsmore. Money says her dad, the town treasurer. With the help of an orphaned badger, a risk-averse boy in a hazmat suit, and the town’s librarians, Leeva sets off to discover her own answer–setting off a chain of events that will change Nutsmore forever.