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Reviewed on August 1, 2014 | Preschool to Grades 4
Gr 2–4—The people of Prudence were never unhappy, because they never did anything new. "They never played with their toys (for fear of breaking them). And they never went on trips (for fear of getting lost). So, as they never visited the unknown, they were never disappointed." One boy, Kalim, longs for an adventure. He ignores the advice of his grandfather, who prefers to listen to the dependable metronome. Instead he follows a songbird that promises to lead him to the Land of Happiness. They visit a variety of places, including one in which candy grow...Log In or Sign Up to Read More



