Monday, January 21, 2019

The Family Under the Bridge by Natalie Savage Carlson illustrated by Garth Williams

*Award Winner- Newbery Honor Book
Armand is a content hobo in Paris.  He has his spot under the bridge and his routine.  One evening he discovers a single mother with her three young children under HIS bridge.  He is indignant and tries to distance himself from them.  Before long he finds his heart warming to the children and making them promises to ease their anxiety. 
A sweet story with wonderful ending!
Points to discuss: homelessness, gypsies/hobos (not familiar terms today)
-Borrowed from the library.

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