Review of Waiting for the Water Train

[Faith Williamson]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Waiting for the Water Train" by Virginia De Francisco.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in a town without proper access to a water supply? This book, Waiting for the Water Train by Virginia De Francisco, is inspired by the author's true life story. It sheds light on how people who lived in the midlands of California in the 1950s survived without access to a proper water supply. 

The author tells the story of Emma, who lived with her father, mother, and older brother in a town without proper access to the water supply. The city was likened to a desert during the summer, and boreholes and wells could not produce water. They had to depend on a water train to bring 22 tanks of water, which would be supplied to everyone in town and last a week. With the current situation, every family must conserve water to ensure it lasts a week before the train arrives for the next supply. However, being young and naive, Emma does not understand the need for conservation, as her older brother often yells at her to stop wasting water. Emma might need to learn the importance of conserving water the hard way, as the train is yet to arrive, and her family has already run out of water.

This children's book is very educational and has much to teach kids and adults. I like how the author illustrated the entire book with pictures of the surroundings, which helps you understand and get a clear mental image of the environment. I also liked the relationship between Emma and her older brother, James, as although he scolds her when she is wrong, he still apologizes to her when things settle down.

If I could improve anything about this book, it would be its length. I wish it were longer to fully describe the living conditions of the people in that part of town. Besides that, this was a beautiful and informative book to read. The book was perfectly edited and contained no errors; the illustrations were clear and easy to understand. Despite its length, I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars because it was beautifully illustrated and educational, and I recommend it to children.

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[Elsa Davis]

"A beautifully well illustrated and educational book that teaches the importance of water conservation. Great for children and highly recommended.

[Mercy Ndungu 9]

Your review of Waiting for the Water Train by Virginia De Francisco is thoughtful and well-structured. It provides a clear overview of the book's themes and strengths while also offering a suggestion for improvement.