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Reviewed on July 1, 2016 | July - Xpress Reviews Web Only
Gr 1–3—It would be a rare child who enjoys the thinly disguised lesson at the heart of this ostensible celebration of the National Park Service's 100th anniversary. Jane and her friends are looking forward to spending their summer playing with their electronic devices. Predictably enough, when Jane's parents tell her that she will instead be going on a family road trip to visit national parks, she pouts and spends the first part of the journey glued to various screens. A conveniently timed meteor shower prompts a rapid turnabout, and Jane learns to appreciate the great outdo...Log In or Sign Up to Read More