Bigger than a Bread Box
Bigger than a Bread Box
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Baltimore, Maryland • Contemporary
2011
YA
9-12 years
680L
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
3,859 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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 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.
3,859 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Bigger than a Bread Box explores the concept of magic realism, which is a literary genre where magical elements are blended into the real world, creating a uniquely whimsical and reflective narrative.
The book's author, Laurel Snyder, is known for drawing inspiration from her own childhood experiences and emotions, bringing authenticity and relatability to her characters and settings.
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Laurel Snyder has stated in interviews that the magical bread box in the story was inspired by a real antique bread box she encountered, which sparked her imagination about the possibilities it could hold.
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Novel • Fiction
Baltimore, Maryland • Contemporary
2011
YA
9-12 years
680L
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