KIDS FIGHT RUBBISH.When Jo ignores her mother's demands and neglects the garbage for the umpteenth time, she is startled star·tle v. star·tled, star·tling, star·tles v.tr. 1. To cause to make a quick involuntary movement or start. 2. To alarm, frighten, or surprise suddenly. See Synonyms at frighten. when the junk comes to life and drags her out. But Jo remains undaunted as she confronts the gruesome grue·some adj. Causing horror and repugnance; frightful and shocking: a gruesome murder. See Synonyms at ghastly. trash character that threatens to soil her town with debris. She disassembles the fear some garbage ghoul, finding a resourceful re·source·ful adj. Able to act effectively or imaginatively, especially in difficult situations. re·source  ful·ly adv. way to recycle re·cy·cle tr.v. re·cy·cled, re·cy·cling, re·cy·cles 1. To put or pass through a cycle again, as for further treatment. 2. To start a different cycle in. 3. a. the resulting mess. Through Joni Sensel's The Garbage Monster (Dream Factory Books, $14.95), with illustrations by Chris Bivins, children are inspired by Jo's courageous example to make recycling a necessary part of everyday life. |
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