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Bigger than a Bread Box

Laurel Snyder
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Bigger than a Bread Box

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2011

Book Brief

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Laurel Snyder

Bigger than a Bread Box

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2011
Book Details
Pages

223

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Baltimore, Maryland • Contemporary

Publication Year

2011

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

9-12 years

Lexile Level

680L

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Super Short Summary

Bigger than a Bread Box by Laurel Snyder follows a young individual named Rebecca who discovers a magical bread box that grants wishes. This discovery occurs during Rebecca's challenging journey of adjusting to her parents' separation and moving to a new city. Themes of family, change, and adaptation are explored as Rebecca navigates her new environment.

Nostalgic

Emotional

Fantastical

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.3

3,859 ratings

72%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Bigger than a Bread Box by Laurel Snyder is praised for its imaginative premise and exploration of family dynamics through the lens of magical realism. Readers appreciate the protagonist's relatable struggles and growth. Criticisms include a desire for deeper character development and a slightly predictable plot. Overall, it's a heartfelt story with a touch of whimsy.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Bigger than a Bread Box?

A reader who enjoys Bigger than a Bread Box by Laurel Snyder likely appreciates magical realism and stories about family and self-discovery. Fans of Louis Sachar's Holes and Wendy Mass's 11 Birthdays will find similar themes of adventure, magic, and personal growth appealing.

4.3

3,859 ratings

72%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

223

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Baltimore, Maryland • Contemporary

Publication Year

2011

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

9-12 years

Lexile Level

680L

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