THE JOSEFINA STORY QUILT

The prospect of traveling by covered wagon from Missouri to California is both exciting and disheartening to Faith--until she convinces Pa to allow her pet chicken, Josefina, to accompany the family. And what a fortuitous decision this is for, despite a host of troubles she causes along the way, Josefina saves the family quilts from thieves. Barbara Caruso narrates this I Can Read title as it's written, in short bursts designed for the benefit of the new reader. Young children who have the book open before them will enjoy the opportunity to read along. Older listeners may find the slow pace and pronounced dialogue tags somewhat tedious. Nevertheless, this is an excellent choice for the appropriate audience. T.B. ©AudioFile, Portland, Maine [Published: SEPT 97]