MOMO (MICHAEL ENDE)

 
Momo is a young girl who lives in a ruined amphitheater. Her happy-go-lucky nature makes her the child everyone wants to play with. Her unique talent being listening to people, she is the best friend of grown-ups and children alike. But one day, she finds that no one came to play with her, and no one came to ask her for her help. Upon investigation, she finds that the town had gotten into the spree of  'time saving and time banks' , where time could be store, renewed and used in times of need. But is all of this true, or is it just a ruse by the mysterious bank agents, the 'men-in-gray' ,who have turned Momo's beloved city into a city trapped in time?
I really enjoyed this book as the imagination of Momo makes the book very interesting. A broken ship-shaped climbing frame in the park became a fierce pirate ship, and together, Momo and her crew had a gala time, sailing the seven seas in their humongous Pirate ship. Parts like these were particularly interesting to read and enjoy.
I recommend this book to children of 10+

THE HOWLER RATING: ★★★☆☆

By Arhant

POLLYANNA (ELEANOR H. PORTER)

 
Pollyanna is the story of a young orphaned girl, named after her two aunts, Polly and Anna. When her parents died, she was sent to live with her Aunt, Ms. Polly, in her ancestral mansion. The story further continues, about how this young girl bought cheer and life into the mansion, inflicting a complete change over Aunt Polly.

Pollyanna used to play a game, called 'Just be Glad', taught to her by her father. This game taught her how to see a bright light in every darkness, and be glad all the time, even in great difficulties. This was one of the highlights of the book that we should incorporate into our daily lives. 
I recommend this book to children of ages 9+

THE HOWLER RATING: ★★★★☆

By Arhant