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nest for celeste book review

A Nest for Celeste

By Henry Cole
Ages:
  • Virtue
    VIRTUE
    Is this the way I want my child to think and act?
    Ratings are based on how much a book extols Islamic morality and espouses classical ideals.
    ★★★★☆
  • Language
    LANGUAGE
    Is this the way I want my child to speak?
    Ratings are based on a book's vocabulary, cadence, and overall eloquence suited to age level.
    ★★★★☆
  • Story
    STORY
    Does this story resonate with my child?
    Ratings are based on the integrity of plot structure, the depth of characters, the palpability of the book's conflict and resolution, and the lure of its setting.
    ★★★☆☆
  • Beauty
    BEAUTY
    Does this book develop my child's ability to recognize beauty?
    Ratings are based on aesthetics, linguistic beauty, poignancy, and how well a book embodies ihsan—harmonizing excellence.
    ★★★★★

Values

  • Courage
  • Generosity
Heart

Struggles

  • Bullying
  • Friendship
Why Should
Why Should My Child Read This Book?

Mindful Muslim Reader recommends this book as a standalone though it is part of a series.

What is this book
What’s This Book About?
Celeste is a mouse who spends her days weaving baskets, until one day when she is thrust into the world above. Here Celeste encounters danger--and affection--unlike anything she's ever imagined.

Anything I need to be aware of?

VIEW FLAGS
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Series:
Edition: Reprint
Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books
Published: 2010
ISBN13: 9780061704123
*This review applies only to ISBN number noted above.
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