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Bottles Break
By Tabor, Nancy
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-88106-317-2
- Publisher
- Watertown, MA : Charlesbridge Pub., c1999.
REVIEWS
School Library Journal
Reviewed on May 1, 1999
Gr 1-4 The deceptively simple format of this picture book belies its serious message. A young narrator, the child of an alcoholic mother, reveals feelings of fear, confusion, and low self-esteem. Bottles, which can be beautiful, are the symbol of the chaos of a household in which the driving force is the desire for alcohol. The alienation and erratic behavior of the parent and the child's hurt are described in simple language. The youngster is encouraged by a c...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
