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The Little Blue Bridge by Brenda Maier

erine's review

5.0

I loved [b:The Little Red Fort|34473262|The Little Red Fort|Brenda Maier|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1498685309l/34473262._SX50_.jpg|55596893], and The Little Blue Bridge bowled me over again. Ruby is a can-do, no-nonsense heroine, and when her brothers leave her behind so they can pick blueberries, she is undeterred. Her brothers sell her out to the bully at the bridge, but Ruby just casually makes her own d*** bridge and even gets the bully to work on it with her. I want to be Ruby when I grow up.

A fine take on [b:The Three Billy Goats Gruff|30375425|The Three Billy Goats Gruff|Jerry Pinkney|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1474564122l/30375425._SX50_.jpg|50889774], with additional versions recommended in the author's note, alongside diagrams of some basic bridges.

*Reviewed from an Uncorrected Proof.

epatrickmaddox's review

adventurous funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.25

lazygal's review

4.0

Children will love chanting "I'm the boss, and you can't cross... unless you give me a snack!" along with the reader. Yes, the Three Billy Goats were an inspiration and reading both together could be a great time.

lisaanne_90's review

3.0

I wasn't a fan of the way the text was created over the pages. Sometimes it was difficult for me to read. Otherwise, the story sent a great message. If we all work together, we can accomplish much more in life.

cjgood_98's review

5.0

This story is a cute take on The Three Billy Goats Gruff. The bully becomes a friend as soon as he is challenged and the little sister is finally given the credit she deserves. :)

wordnerd153's review

3.0

Fun, modern retelling of Billy Goats Gruff

kay_reads_'s review

adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

4.0