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The Weaver by Kai Strand is truly a special book. Although ranked as a middle-grade read, I would recommend it for children just a little younger. The story entwines all the necessary plots of a classic fairy tale; a young protagonist (Mary) with what she perceives as a great problem, a clever little blue man closely resembling a troll, supportive and not so supportive characters, and the quintessential fairy godmother in the form of Mary's own mother who guides her into becoming a self-confident young lady. This is a perfect book for bedtime.


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The Weaver Kai Strand Books Reviews

Kai Strand's debut mid-grade novel The Weaver is a must read. The story is about Mary Wordsmith, whose wish is to be able to weave a tale just like her mother. Mary is a typical teen who wants to be well liked and respected. In her quest to be like her mother she meets a peculiar blue man who is ready to help her achieve her greatest desire.

Mary, her self-esteem at an all time low, allows the little blue man to talk her into granting her wish. Much to her dismay, things did not turn out in her favor. Mary is baffled when there is no major improvement in her storytelling. She feels betrayed by the blue little man.

Things get even more complex when trinkets start to appear after practicing weaving a story.

You have to read the book to find out what happens to Mary. Will her storytelling improve? Will the trinkets continue to appear? The story held me captive; I had to finish reading the book in one sitting.

Kai Strand is a master at storytelling. Her book is very unique in that adults and children can learn a very valuable lesson. Each one of us is special and we should strive to celebrate and accept each other for who we are. I also loved the way Mary's friend gives her unrelenting support. We all need friends to support us in the times of our greatest challenges.

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The Weaver is a truly unique story about a girl named Mary who lives in The Tales. It is a village, as the opening paragraph describes, whose inhabitants “can tell stories about anything at anytime and often do.” Storytelling doesn’t come easy for Mary and she watches as her peers advance in their skill while she still struggles with the basics. It is difficult for her. Her own mother is considered to be among the best story weavers and the perceived expectation, and subsequent disappointment, that Mary should easily follow in her footsteps makes Mary’s seeming lack of ability all the more unbearable. One day a chance meeting with a magical creature changes Mary’s life, but it is up to her to find out the true meaning of that change.

As the mother of an extremely brilliant child who is often feels held back by his learning disabilities, this story struck a resonant chord. It isn’t that Mary isn’t capable, she just hasn’t found a way that works for her. Though she feels that the weight of unspoken criticism alienates her from her peers and loved ones, the truth is she is well loved for who she is, not judged by what she hasn’t been able to accomplish yet. As she comes to understand that and finds her own way, her life changes in wondrous ways.

The characters in this delightful tale are vivid and fun. Like Mary, I would have a difficult time weaving tales. I would still love to live in this charming place. I love how the theme of practice and perseverance is, pardon the pun, woven throughout the story. My favorite quote is “The only time success comes before work is in the dictionary.” There are no quick fixes in life.

This book is recommended for children ages 9-12. The reading level is appropriate for that age range, however I believe it would make an excellent bedtime story for much younger children. It should be a staple in every elementary special education classroom library.

I will definitely be looking for the next books in this series.
The story "The Weaver" by Kai Strand is fantastic! I enjoyed reading it as much as my 7 year old did.
It's a story that encourages you to foster the gifts and talents that you have rather than trying to live up to what people expect you to do. Stepping out of your parent's shadow and living your own unique life.
I absolutely LOVED it and recommend it to all children just discovering their uniqueness. And adults too!!
Mary lives in a town of word weavers. Her mother is one of the best storytellers around, but Mary isn't great with stories. Her tales fall flat, which makes her stand out in the wrong way. When Mary meets an odd blue elf who wants her milk, she exchanges it for a wish...but she uses the wrong words while making her wish. This is a delightful tale of a girl who's insecure and who doesn't yet have a skill everyone else has, but nonetheless she's unique and wonderful. The lesson in this novel is that we need to accept ourselves and the process of personal growth.
The Weaver by Kai Strand is truly a special book. Although ranked as a middle-grade read, I would recommend it for children just a little younger. The story entwines all the necessary plots of a classic fairy tale; a young protagonist (Mary) with what she perceives as a great problem, a clever little blue man closely resembling a troll, supportive and not so supportive characters, and the quintessential fairy godmother in the form of Mary's own mother who guides her into becoming a self-confident young lady. This is a perfect book for bedtime.