Mattland (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781554511204)

Matt is miserable. The subdivision where he now lives is surrounded by nothing but muddy fields of rocks and sticks. But when Matt ventures out, his imagination kicks in. He draws a muddy, winding line and names it Snake River. A pile of rocks becomes the Dog Tooth Mountains. Just like that, Mattland is born. Soon a little girl shows up with a handful of helpful odds and ends. Piece by piece, she and Matt expand their new world with popsicle-stick bridges and scrap-paper boats. And when a rainstorm finally threatens to wash everything away, all the neighborhood kids appear and help stave off the flood. Evocative of childhood friendships and with sublime illustrations that brighten in color as the story progresses, Mattland is an inspiring ode to cooperative play.

Author: Hazel Hutchins
ISBN-10: 1554511208
ISBN-13: 9781554511204
Publisher: Annick Press
Language: English
Published: 02/21/2008
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.25lbs
Size: 8.30h x 8.80w x 0.30d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.3
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 125930 / Mattland


Review Citation(s):
Quill & Quire 01/01/2008 pg. 58
School Library Journal 06/01/2008 pg. 104
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 10/01/2008 pg. 23 - Recommended
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 09/01/2008