Diamond Willow
September 26, 2009
Frost, Helen. Diamond Willow.
In a remote area of Alaska, twelve-year-old Willow helps her father with their sled dogs when she is not at school, all the while unaware that the animals surrounding her carry the spirits of ancestors and friends who care for her.
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Susan Winsor | October 11th, 2009 at 9:50 am
I am reading Diamond Willow with my Afterschool program students and they are really into it. They got tingles when the secret of “Diamond” was revealed. I do have to say that the group is all girls, and would like to see what boys think of this book. I, personally, loved it. It also inspired them to work on their own shape poems which is a great project. I hope to have them blog soon.
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katedavie | October 11th, 2009 at 6:14 pm
I’m glad you enjoyed Diamond Willow and I’m looking forward the seeing the girls comments too!
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PuppyPlace | October 12th, 2009 at 12:27 pm
I loved the book I read it in a night beacuse i couldn’t stop my fingers from turning the page I loved this book!!!!!!
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jack jo snickel sno | October 13th, 2009 at 6:30 am
whoa! this was a really cool book!!!!!!!
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goffer girl | October 13th, 2009 at 8:46 am
dimond willow was a great book it really caught me because it is about a relationship between a girl and her dogs. i am a big fan of dogs and lots of other animals.
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poochie 13 | October 13th, 2009 at 1:44 pm
this book was amazing! i couldn’t put it down. my faverate charector was the dog. i hope other people read this book and love it.
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horse101 | October 13th, 2009 at 6:05 pm
now i want to read this book.
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kelty16 | October 19th, 2009 at 3:08 pm
I found this book very interesting and slightly sad when Roxy gets injured. I loved how some chapters were told by different people. I would reccomend it to anyone who is willing to read it the way it was meant to be read.
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katedavie | October 20th, 2009 at 5:38 am
Kelty16, I would be interested to hear how you think this book was “meant to be read”!
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buddy | October 21st, 2009 at 12:53 pm
I love the way there are a mixture of emotions such as sadness, happiness, anger, trust, and friendship. I also like the way there is a message on almost every page that is told by the main character. I would recommend this book to anyone that loves a eye opening book that you just can’t stop turning the pages.
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Lacy123 | October 21st, 2009 at 5:49 pm
I really enjoyed this book. I really liked how the text was written in diamonds on the page. I also liked the bold messages that were hidden in the text. I would also like to know what kelty16 thought was the ” correct way of reading it”
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kelty16 | October 22nd, 2009 at 7:59 am
I think it should be read so people really undestand different peoples points of veiws. Also, people should be able to realate with one of the characters. I feel like I related to Willow because I feel a strong connection between my dog and I.
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Mrs.T | October 22nd, 2009 at 11:21 am
I loved the part when the reader found out who Roxy really was!
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ice cream | October 26th, 2009 at 1:12 pm
I liked the diamond shaped poems, also the messages in each page. The book was sad, then happy which I liked also.
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Gobby | October 26th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
I loved this book because Diamond is a very independent girl, but soon needs her friends to rely on. This heartwarming book will make you laugh, cry, and even say “wow” outloud. You will never want to put this book down once you pick it up.
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bpat | October 27th, 2009 at 6:00 am
I wonder if Roxy is okay ? It a good book but sad at some parts.
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swirlygirl99 | October 30th, 2009 at 6:35 am
I really enjoyed the book but I really don’t do well with sad books so I almost couldn’t finish it.
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afd | October 30th, 2009 at 8:21 am
This book was exciting like when they get lost in the woods, so i couldn’t put it down!.
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Candy8 | October 30th, 2009 at 8:23 am
It was nice to see that she promised to keep the secret of her dog Roxy safe with her. I also like that the bold letters in the story revealed another little story.
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tea pot | November 11th, 2009 at 11:57 am
I like this books writeing.
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meme101 | November 17th, 2009 at 12:55 pm
this book is pretty good . I just started it today but its pretty good
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crazycatlady | November 19th, 2009 at 10:18 am
this book was actually good…usually I’m not one for the sled dog thing but I really liked this book. The text being in diamonds was a little distracting, but it made sense. The climax was so intense! I would recommend this book to anyone who likes a good adventure and mystery story.
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midnight2000 | November 19th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
The book was sad than after that part it was awsome.I think people who like dogs would like this book.
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book worm | November 19th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
it was an excellent book.it is a great book of feeling and caring.roxy is the one that brings all of the sad parts.it would be agreat book for the dog lovers and people that sad books.
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superreader45 | November 19th, 2009 at 1:47 pm
i love this book it was one of my fave books of all times
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COCO@1:00 | November 19th, 2009 at 1:49 pm
Can you find the messege hidden in the dimonds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!??????????????????????????????????????????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?
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Emily | November 20th, 2009 at 5:22 pm
It was probobly one of the best books EVER!