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77th out of 192 books
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My Louisiana Sky
Tiger Ann Parker is smart in school and good at baseball, but she's forever teased about her family by the girls in class. Tiger Ann knows her folks are different from others in their small town of Saitter, Louisiana. They are mentally slow, and Tiger Ann keeps her pain and embarrassment hidden as long as her strong and smart Granny runs the household. Then Granny dies sud...more
Paperback, 208 pages
Published
January 11th 2000
by Yearling
(first published May 15th 1998)
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This is one of the stories that you walk away from as a better person. In fact, this is one of those stories you can't really walk away from.
It's the story of a girl on the threshold of womanhood in Louisiana in the fifties. She lives with her grandmother, a strong, intelligent woman who lives in poverty but does it with grace and intelligence, and her mother and father, both of whom suffer from mental disabilities. The story follows Tiger-anne's journey through coming to an understanding of he...more
It's the story of a girl on the threshold of womanhood in Louisiana in the fifties. She lives with her grandmother, a strong, intelligent woman who lives in poverty but does it with grace and intelligence, and her mother and father, both of whom suffer from mental disabilities. The story follows Tiger-anne's journey through coming to an understanding of he...more
We've all encountered a time in our lives where we wished we lived a completely different lifestyle. Those of us who grew up in the city, often wished for a quiet calm farm life. Reversely, those of us who grew up in the country often wished for the hustle and bustle of never-sleeping city life. "My Louisiana Sky" is a novel about the latter.
"Some people in Siatter say Momma and Daddy should never been allowed to get married because their different. Folks around here c all it retarded, but I li...more
"Some people in Siatter say Momma and Daddy should never been allowed to get married because their different. Folks around here c all it retarded, but I li...more
Twelve year old Tiger Ann Parker is from a poor family. Tiger and her parents live with her maternal grandmother in Saitter, Louisiana.
Tiger's parents are both considered to be mentally challenged. They are considered "different" by the town. It isn't until after the unexpected death of her grandmother that Tiger learns the reason her mother is different.
Tiger wants to be friends at school with Abby Lynn and her friends, but because she is poor and her mother is "slow" she is shunned and made...more
Tiger's parents are both considered to be mentally challenged. They are considered "different" by the town. It isn't until after the unexpected death of her grandmother that Tiger learns the reason her mother is different.
Tiger wants to be friends at school with Abby Lynn and her friends, but because she is poor and her mother is "slow" she is shunned and made...more
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Debbie Schlinger
When I first started reading "My Louisiana Sky" I felt it was a bit simple, but not many chapters into it you get to know the characters and their lives, as simple as they are, and you care deeply about who they are.
The story takes place in a simple southern town called Sutter Creek where folks hang clothes out on the line, swim in the ponds, and everyone meets at church on Sunday. The people are down home southern folk with names like Dorie Kay, Jessie Wade, Abbey Lynn, Wi...more
Debbie Schlinger
When I first started reading "My Louisiana Sky" I felt it was a bit simple, but not many chapters into it you get to know the characters and their lives, as simple as they are, and you care deeply about who they are.
The story takes place in a simple southern town called Sutter Creek where folks hang clothes out on the line, swim in the ponds, and everyone meets at church on Sunday. The people are down home southern folk with names like Dorie Kay, Jessie Wade, Abbey Lynn, Wi...more
My Louisiana Sky was written by Kimberly Willis Holt. This book is about courage. Tiger, the main character shows immense courage in everything she does. Without her courage she could not face the everyday difficulties of her life. The book is set in Saitter, Louisiana, just outside Baton Rouge, in 1957.
Tiger Ann Parker is a bold young girl, twelve years old. She was born to parents who had disabilities. Both of Tiger's parents are retarded. Tiger and her mother and father live with her grandm...more
Tiger Ann Parker is a bold young girl, twelve years old. She was born to parents who had disabilities. Both of Tiger's parents are retarded. Tiger and her mother and father live with her grandm...more
Tiger Ann Parker lives in a small town named Saitter, Louisiana with her disabled mother, slow father and her grandmother. During the summer before Tiger enters the seventh grade she begins to become more embarrassed about her mother who has the mind of a six year old because she fell off a latter when she was younger and hit her head. Tiger so desperatly wishes her mother could be more like her aunt Dorie Kay, who lives in Baton Rouge who she finds to be smart and sophisticated. Tiger has a bes...more
Thirteen-year-old Tiger Ann Parker is the child of two mentally disabled parents, although she herself is in every aspect "normal." When her tough, beloved grandmother dies Tiger must face the choice between living with her fast-paced, incredibly modern aunt in Baton Rouge or stay in her cow-poke hometown Saitter to take care of her "slow" parents. If that weren't bad enough Tiger is coming to grips with her lack of looks and the romantic advances of her long time best friend. At the end of the...more
Holt gives the reader a perfect example of what it was like to grow up in a small southern town. Tiger is a young girl who finds comfort in her granny. Tiger's parents are called "slow". They are both developmentally challenged. When granny dies, Tiger is faced with the choice of moving in with her aunt or staying with her parents. Her aunt lives in Baton Rouge. They live in a small town called Saitter. Tiger decides that she will stay with her parents. Even though Tiger would love to live in a...more
Tiger Ann Parker knows that her parents are differnt. She knows that is why other kids make fun of her. But it sure doesn't make it any easier. Tiger's saving grace is her grandmother. Granny can make just about anything better. Plus, there's Jesse Wade. Jesse Wade is Tiger's best friend. They play baseball together and he doesn't give a hoot about Tiger's parents.
But then Granny dies. Now what will the family do? Tiger's parents don't do so well on their own. Without Granny there to help there...more
But then Granny dies. Now what will the family do? Tiger's parents don't do so well on their own. Without Granny there to help there...more
In rural Louisiana in the 1950's, Tiger Ann is the smart daughter of two mentally challenged parents. Although she is embarrassed by her parents, she manages to live comfortably in the safety and protection of her strong maternal grandmother, Granny. When Granny dies, Tiger Ann's Aunt Doreen swoops in and takes her back to Baton Rouge; insisting that Tiger Ann would have more opportunities with her. Tiger Ann is torn. She loves the modern city, the clothes, and fun life her aunt promises, but wh...more
I wasn't sure I would like this when I began reading it. I don't usually read the cover blurbs, so I had no idea how the story would develop. But I enjoyed it quite a bit. At first I couldn't understand how she could have special needs parents and be so mentally capable, but, of course, the author explained it in due time.
A very touching story about a young girl struggling to find her inner strength. I fell in love with Tiger and found her to be an admirable, realistic character. As the parent o...more
A very touching story about a young girl struggling to find her inner strength. I fell in love with Tiger and found her to be an admirable, realistic character. As the parent o...more
When Tiger Ann's grandmother dies she must decide weather she is going to go live with her Aunt Dorrie Kay in the city or continue to live with her mentally-challenged parents. Holt's first offering is a bit uneven in composition, but has proved it's staying power over the years nonetheless. More powerful books with similar subjects have come out in recent years- So B. It by Sarah Weeks and My Corner of the Universe by Ann M. Martin. A good suggestion for kids who have liked those two books but...more
My Louisiana Sky has an excellent voice and great clarity in the storyline, perfect for my seven-year-old self. The characters are very believable, so much that I can recall wanting to be Tiger Ann. A compassionate story about people who are different, and intolerance, about having real values and not letting your head be turned by the ‘popular’ thing, and about being true to yourself and your roots.
The back cover says for children ten and up but, obviously, I think any child could read this boo...more
The back cover says for children ten and up but, obviously, I think any child could read this boo...more
Had this in my "gift ideas" folder for Audrey...been in there a while, then got it from the library and noted it was for 9-12 year olds, so wasn't sure if I should let her read it...so preread it this afternoon and I thought it was a good story, thoughtful, enjoyable and meaningful characters...so its been approved. Serious issues...but again a good story about growing up and appreciating who you are and where you come from.
Audrey has been devouring Harry Potter though now for the 2nd time...o...more
Audrey has been devouring Harry Potter though now for the 2nd time...o...more
This book is about a girl named Tiger. Tiger lives with her mom, dad, and grandmother. Tiger has parents that are "different." Her mom and dad are "slow." Beacuse Tiger's parents are "different" she gets made fun of by some girls in her neighborhood. Later on in the book Tiger has a important decision to make. Should Tiger live with her Aunt, or should Tiger stay with her parents?
I thought this was a great book. I learned about how important acceptance is, and how people cope with "different" p...more
I thought this was a great book. I learned about how important acceptance is, and how people cope with "different" p...more
You win some, you lose some. And this book was not a winner for me. I listened to it on audio book and could not get over the narrator's accent. The main character, Tiger, is from Louisiana, but really? An entire audio book read in with a rapid fire southern accent?
Tiger's parents are mentally impaired (I think that's how the book describes them). The author also mentions "colored people" a few times. I guess the novel is about tolerance? There was just too much going on with the main character...more
Tiger's parents are mentally impaired (I think that's how the book describes them). The author also mentions "colored people" a few times. I guess the novel is about tolerance? There was just too much going on with the main character...more
This was a wonderful book.
Truly worth wasting time on.
It was just so good, it shows the pain of having problems at home because of death, and a pain from the past that the mother will never be able to escape.
This book was very beautifully written.
-And though it is a low level book
the meaning behind it is behind any level.
This is a good book
and I would certainly reccomend this book
to anyone has felt pain in their family
which I'm sure you all have.
This is a good book, and I'm sure
anyone would be l...more
Truly worth wasting time on.
It was just so good, it shows the pain of having problems at home because of death, and a pain from the past that the mother will never be able to escape.
This book was very beautifully written.
-And though it is a low level book
the meaning behind it is behind any level.
This is a good book
and I would certainly reccomend this book
to anyone has felt pain in their family
which I'm sure you all have.
This is a good book, and I'm sure
anyone would be l...more
Aug 16, 2010
Susan
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
most of my students, Jeannie
Recommended to Susan by:
Mikayla
I really, really enjoyed reading this book. In fact, I wouldn't even mind reading it again because of a few of the ideas it covers in the story. It shares a lot of different challenges, including growing up, peer pressure, friendship, a tiny bit of romance (but more in the context of being a good friend), parents, family, and home. I love books that address the idea of where is home.
This book was also fun because it wasn't hard to read but it does have depth. I'm so glad that Mikayla recommende...more
This book was also fun because it wasn't hard to read but it does have depth. I'm so glad that Mikayla recommende...more
Jun 05, 2012
SilverRaindrops
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
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"My Louisiana Sky" tells the story 13 year old Tiger Ann Parker, growing up in a small town in rural Louisiana with "slow" parents.
The struggle Tiger Ann has to cope with the people in town and especially her classmates teasing her about her parents is the central point of this book.
The only people she really looks to for help are her Grandmother, who keeps the household going, and her aunt that sometimes visits but then goes back to her life in a big city.
Tiger Ann's feelings toward her pare...more
The struggle Tiger Ann has to cope with the people in town and especially her classmates teasing her about her parents is the central point of this book.
The only people she really looks to for help are her Grandmother, who keeps the household going, and her aunt that sometimes visits but then goes back to her life in a big city.
Tiger Ann's feelings toward her pare...more
Jul 26, 2012
Relyn
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
YA lit lovers
Recommended to Relyn by:
I love this author.
Shelves:
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audiobooks
I love this book. I mean, I love, love, love this book! Judith Ivey reads the audiobook version and she is amazing. This a wonderful coming-of-age story has a twist. Both of Tiger's parents are "slow" and she is very bright. As you can imagine, this creates several problems. If you'd like to meet an engaging heroine, read My Louisiana Sky>. If you'd like a strong sense of place, be sure to listen to the audiobook version. Either way, you should read this book.
Reminds me a lot of "Long Way From Chicago". I like the understated way Holt elicits vivid imagery. I see this story as a simple plot exploring the complex meanings of personal acceptance, family relationships, and gaining wisdom through experience. I was happy with Tiger's insights, which some "grown-ups" don't seem to ever get. Like someone has said, "Life doesn't have to be perfect to be wonderful".
A great YA read about family and what's really important in life. Even though it's for younger readers, the author doesn't talk down at all - it's well written, with beautiful imagery and language, and therefore enjoyable to read as an adult. It is a shorter read, with a simple plot (which is why it's 4 and not 5 stars as an adult reader), but still very worthwhile. This is a book I'd own for my kids.
My 10 year old daughter handed this book to me and said I should read it, she'd just finished it and it was really good. So I read it, and it was good.
I liked the characters. All of the major characters had their strengths and their flaws.
The story was a bit oversimplified, as children's books often are. Situations are resolved too easily. But I can forgive that.
All in all, a quick and enjoyable read.
I liked the characters. All of the major characters had their strengths and their flaws.
The story was a bit oversimplified, as children's books often are. Situations are resolved too easily. But I can forgive that.
All in all, a quick and enjoyable read.
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What a beautifully well-written story. I totally loved it. I am not sure why I picked it up. But I am very glad I did. I work with Adults with disabilities, so this story hit close to home. They are marvelous people. Tiger didn't have it easy. But she was such a strong person and so was her grandmother and she taught her well with love and understanding.
My Louisiana Sky is about a girl who wanted to put herself out there, but can't do it because of the limitations that her hometown had set for her. When she finally got the chance to get out, she learned that there's no place like home, and that being yourself is still the most important thing, you don't need to change anything.
About a girl who lives with her grandmother, mother and father. Her mother and father have mental challenges and her grandmother is the person who takes care of them all. This book is about the girl's struggles with understanding how her family is different and learning to love them for who they are. I really liked this book.
Beautifully written coming-of-age tale set in 1950's Louisiana. Wonderful, real characters whose experiences stir deep feelings.
Do not expect a thrill-a-minute adventure. This is, foremost, an emotional journey. Take the time to get to know Tiger and her family and you will not be disappointed.
Do not expect a thrill-a-minute adventure. This is, foremost, an emotional journey. Take the time to get to know Tiger and her family and you will not be disappointed.
This is one of my favourite books. I had to read it when I was younger and feel in love with it and did a project over it. This book has a wonderful story to it and makes you more aware of yourself and those around you. It's grant to appreciate those around you and the situations you are put in.
I had read this book when I was in middle school. I remember really liking it back then so I decided to reread to see if I had the same feeling. I liked it just as much but, I think I had more of an understanding on what I was actually reading this time around. A beautiful story.
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Kimberly Willis Holt is the author of the Piper Reed series, including Piper Reed, Navy Brat, Piper Reed, Clubhouse Queen, and Piper Reed, Rodeo Star. She has written many award-winning novels, including The Water Seeker and My Louisiana Sky, as well as the picture books Waiting for Gregory and Skinny Brown Dog. A former Navy brat herself, Holt was born in Pensacola, Florida, and lived all over th...more
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