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Come Juneteenth
by
Ann Rinaldi
Sis Goose is a beloved member of Luli's family, despite the fact that she was born a slave. But the family is harboring a terrible secret. And when Union soldiers arrive on their Texas plantation to announce that slaves have been declared free for nearly two years, Sis Goose is horrified to learn that the people she called family have lied to her for so long. She runs away...more
Hardcover, 256 pages
Published
May 1st 2007
by Harcourt Children's Books
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Junteenth combines June & 19th, being the date in 1865 the slaves in Texas were finally freed. The slave holders continued the practice of slavery after the Emancipation Proclamation was enacted. Their slaves heard rumors they were free, but until the Federal Government came to enforce it, it was apparently well hidden.
The Texans said they feared an uprising of freed slaves, retaliating against their owners. It is also said Texas thought itself an entity unto itself. For those of us nearly...more
The Texans said they feared an uprising of freed slaves, retaliating against their owners. It is also said Texas thought itself an entity unto itself. For those of us nearly...more
May 19, 2009
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A family in Texas has slaves, and one inparticular...sis goose. She is more like a sister as to a slave. She doesnt' have to work. The emancipation proclomation is annonced, but none of the slaves know they are free. Then when the war is over, they decide to tell the slaves that they are really free. None of them leave because they realize that life there would be better than on their own, with no food, home or money, jobs. Yankees come to their door and tell them that they are going to live in...more
It took me a while to get into this one. I read the first chapter and put it down for two months. Finally, I felt an obligation to read it. I loved it. The characters are real and I fell in love with all of them -- except for Sis Goose. I didn't really get her. She played her part well, though. Luli was amazing. I love spirited characters who vex their older brothers, and Mrs. Rinaldi must too, because lots of her books have those kinds of sibling relationships.
The plot was good, it didn't drag...more
The plot was good, it didn't drag...more
A GREAT pair to a civil war unit in social studies or just with a non-fiction book on the Civil War. Although the characters were fictional, the story was sadly believable, and there were real, historical figures and dates (Juneteenth, for example). Definitely not for a struggling reader, as it was no a quick read, and there were times that I considered it to be a little slow, but a very emotional book, a good love story, and an eye-opener. Is this really what happened? Does anybody REALLY know?
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This book is a tragedy!! It should tell you that from the beginning. It is a well written, great story. But it is so sad!! Has this author written a book that is not sad? Even one of my favorite books "Time Enough for Drums" is a sad book. But that book is SO fantastic even through the sad parts! Quick read and wonderful. This book "Come Juneteenth" is a quick read and sad.
I liked it! It was really good and I was pretty lucky to pick this book to read for my history class. It has a lot of interesting ideas about slavery in Texas just after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. The characters were fiction of course, but the story was very intriguing and I enjoyed reading it. 100% on my book analysis :D
Jan 03, 2011
Posie
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4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Historical fiction fans
Shelves:
10-11-school-year
This is a very good Ann Rinaldi book, although I didn't like it as much as some of her other novels. I can't put my finger on it exactly, but I think that the relationships she builds between the characters being torn apart sets an edge to the book. Come Juneteenth is still definitely worth reading though!
I really had no idea with Juneteenth was about until I read this book and was surprised to learn that it was about 2 years from the Emancipation Proclamation until slaves were actually freed in the South. This story explores the true meaning of freedom and the events leading up the Juneteenth celebration.
Breathtaking and unpredictable. Wonderful historical YA fiction. Most intriguing and a must read are the author's notes as she came to know her characters and put them in the situations i which she did. Her private conversations with them are charming and filled with depth.
One of the best books I have ever read. I love young girl heroines who annoy their older brothers, and I am so glad Ann Rinaldi does too. She crafts a book so it has just the right amount of non-fiction, comedy and tragedy.This book is the best example of her brilliant work.
Story of the end of slavery in Texas...news which the slaves of Texas received two years after the rest of the states. Also covers a part of the 'Yankee' occupation for emancipation enforcement. Extremely disappointed in the seemingly unfeeling ending.
I was surprised by the ending, something that doesn't happen very often with young adult novels, and it was impressively well handled.
But did anyone proof the jacket copy? Sis Goose's real name is Rose in the book, but the inside flap calls her Ruth. Oops!
But did anyone proof the jacket copy? Sis Goose's real name is Rose in the book, but the inside flap calls her Ruth. Oops!
This is one of my absolute favorite books of all time. It is very touching. A certain part of this book really tugs at your emotions, but I won't give anything away! I would definitely recommend this book. It is simple, yet great and truly inspiring.
An interesting look at the end of the civil war from a very unique perspective of Texas ranchers. The story seemed very unbelievable to me, it sugarcoated the horrors of slavery and set up unrealistic charaters and situations. It did make me think about the idea of slaves being free but not being aware of it, but it is hard to imagine 'good folks' not telling thier slaves they were free and still trying to show that they were 'good people' The dynamics of Luli and her big brother Gabe were odd,...more
I couldn't put this book down! Granted since it is a young adult fiction it wasn't too hard of a read but I had to finish it in one night. I knew I wouldn't be able to sleep until Luli and Gabe's adventures were over.
Apr 26, 2010
Steph
rated it
2 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
fans of Ann Rinaldi
Shelves:
historical-fiction
Rinaldi said in the author's note that this was the book that contained her favorite characters. I felt quite the opposite. This was one of my least favorite books that I have read by her and this saddens me.
I am so excited to have found this author. I love her historical fiction books. I'm getting a much greater feel for periods of history that have always fascinated me.
Good story; I just didn't like the ending. Spoiler alert...a main character dies in the end...and the death had nothing to do with the main issues in the book. Bummer.
OMG............i hate this book!1 who writes a whole book about trying to rescue a girl and then has the girl die at the end????? dont read this!
I fell in love with the characters in this book. Well written. Also, explored another side of a controversial topic.
Great young adult historical fiction - Civil War era set in Texas Reminded me of Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson
I loved this book and couldn't put it down. But the end disappointed me so much!
this book is about a girl who was a slavery but she got some problems
I learned to never keep secrets that will hurt or help another person.
Typical Rinaldi - good historical fiction.
Ann Rinaldi is a master at presenting both sides of a historical situation, equally passionate, keeping her biases to herself it seems, and then allowing the reader to decide how they feel about it. Somewhere I read a quote that a novel should be a question. This author masters that.
This book questions how Texas plantation owners were able to keep Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation a secret from their slaves for two years! The author explores the consequences of that and also the two sides of s...more
This book questions how Texas plantation owners were able to keep Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation a secret from their slaves for two years! The author explores the consequences of that and also the two sides of s...more
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Usually, I like Ann Rinaldi's works, but I just couldnt get into this one. It made me mad in more ways than one. All the characters were annoying, especially Sis Goose. I alternated feeling symparhy for her and wanting to slap her. In my eyes, she was ungrateful to the Holcombs. Yes, they should have told her, but she was never really in bondage like the others. She was raised just like her white "siblings" and barely did anything but whine about Gabe the whole book. Rinaldi is slipping...
Recommended as a 'go-with' to To Kill a Mockingbird. I didn't see it, and was a bit disappointed with the lack of rising action in the book. Perhaps it would be helpful as a first historical fiction novel, but it just did not have the bite I was hoping for...
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Ann Rinaldi (b. August 27, 1934, in New York City) is a young adult fiction author. She is best known for her historical fiction, including In My Father's House, The Last Silk Dress, An Acquaintance with Darkness, A Break with Charity, and Hang a Thousand Trees with Ribbons. She has written a total of forty novels, eight of which were listed as notable by the ALA. In 2000, Wolf by the Ears was lis...more
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