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Ellie Anders: The Playground Fundraiser
Craig Kunce. Windhill, $14 paper (164p) ISBN 978-1-944734-20-6
This optimistic addition to the Ellie Anders chapter book series shows that small decisions can bring about enormous change. On the last day of third grade, Ellie Anders, her little brother, Will, and her friend Lex go to their local park to celebrate the start of summer vacation. On the old, worn-down playground, Will breaks his arm (“you bent your bone, like a little tree branch bends”) when a swing chain snaps. After being told by City Hall that the playground equipment isn’t due to be replaced for four years, the kids raise money to replace the swings themselves, holding several events to reach their goal of $600. Kunce populates the story with adults who are eager to help, and with few obstacles to overcome, Ellie and her friends easily succeed in their fund-raising efforts, which spotlight the kids’ math skills. Line drawings reinforce the text throughout this encouraging tale, which introduces kids to the idea of raising money for worthy causes. Ages 5–10. (BookLife)

Reviewed by Publishers Weekly on 03/22/2019

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