![]() ![]() Gunn also does a wonderful job bringing us into the mind of a nine year old narrator, and it is truly a joy to see the world through Phineas’ eyes. Packed with a lot of themes and ideas, including environmental issues, bullying at school, how to provide quality care and interact with unique children, single parenting issues, and more, Gunn did a great job of bringing these various topics together in a short period of time. This was a fantastic novel by Canadian author Carla Gunn. ![]() Along the way, he also learns a few lessons about living. However, when a White’s Tree Frog enters the classroom aquarium as a pet, his inner defences for this loveable animal kick in, and he begins an extensive plan to free the frog and return him to his proper habitat. He also has the usual troubles of a young person in the modern age, with bullies on the playground and recently separated parents who may divorce. He has vast knowledge about environmental issues, and wants to make the world a better place. He has an amazingly complex mind, and a rare gift for caring about the world and creatures around him. Read 216-page paperback edition in April 2015. ![]()
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