Gleam and Glow

Beautiful story told through the eyes of an eight year old narrator. Our sixth grade class enjoyed this as a read aloud. Great discussion about symbolism.

The fact that this is a true story is wonderful. There is tragedy in the beginning of the story based on historical content. The illustrations help set a mood. The end of the story helps us see that something good can come from adversity. Also, I enjoyed seeing the family who originally owned the fish do what was best for their entire village/town. Unselfishness, community mindedness, caring to do what is right all came through in the story that is based on war. There are no details of the war so that young children from 1st grade through 4th grade could enjoy this book without knowing all the particulars of war. Excellent book.

Eve Bunting's books are always beautifully done. Insightful writing on a variety of subjects. Illustrations are very special.

This book is beautifully written! Eve Bunting did an excellent job of writing a children's book that highlights real issues in today's world in a thought provoking, compassionate and kid friendly manner! As a teacher, I am comfortable with putting this book in my classroom library (after I do a read aloud of course)! The narrator is relatable and I know my third graders will love this!

My students enjoy the art work, history, and lesson. Great for many age groups. I've read it to 6th and 8th graders.

I am a 5th grade teacher and read this book when we were discussing theme in reading class (hope during war theme obviously). There were several "wet eyes" in the classroom when I finished reading (including mine). The students really responded to the story, especially since the story's main characters are children. Also, the hope and encouragement that the story gives (that life goes on after war) at the end is what the students really responded to. Extremely touching literature...

I am using this for a mentor text in my 5th grade classroom!

I bought this book to read with my fifth grade students as we're studying theme. It's a touching story of a family that stays hopeful, as well as determination and love. This book is great for literal and inferential comprehension, a thematic unit on conflict, and studying cause/effect, characters, theme and settings. I would recommend it for grades 3 - 6.

La storia narrata in questo libro è tratta da fatti realmente accaduti in un villaggio della ex-Jugoslavia.E' una storia che riesce ad essere dolce e commovente, pur se inserita nel terribile contesto della guerra dei Balcani.Un inglese scorrevole, anche se nonestremamente semplificato, ma ricco di dettagli.