Fall 2003
Preserving the Little River
What about the little stream that trickles into the river?
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It's the little river that sparked the revolution of nature over economy.
Joan Turbek's, The Little River and the Big Big Bridge, is a storybook
view of Becky and the other citizens of her small Adirondack town as
they fight against the proposed construction of a new bridge that threatens
to destroy the beauty of their famed swimming hole. This new bridge
is planned to bring more jobs and money for the citizens; however, its
development causes a chain reaction that is catastrophic to the town's
growth.
The Little River and the Big Big Bridge starts off as a simple book
with "Once there was a little river." But as you read on,
you may identify with the characters who have grown up in a small town,
in which a beloved restaurant or store is destroyed to make way for
a mall.
The illustrations in the book are also done by Turbek. They are self-explanatory,
effective, and appeal to the readers' visual senses. The book is straightforward
and makes for an interesting read. It has a surprising twist in the
middle of it. It explores alternative outcomes to the story and proves
that situations tend to change when you least expect them to.
Do you know of any big, big bridges in the North Country?
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Published by: North Country Books Date: June, 1993 Rating:
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