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Richie’s Picks: LOUISIANA’S WAY HOME by Kate DiCamillo, Candlewick, October 2018, 240p., ISBN: 978-0-7636-9463-0
“It’s the same story the crow told me
It’s the only one he know.
Like the morning sun you come
And like the wind you go.
-- Garcia/Hunter (1969)
“I cried until we crossed over the Florida-Georgia state line.
But then something about the state line woke me up. State lines can do that. Maybe you understand what I am talking about and maybe you don’t. All I can say is that I had a sudden feelin ...more
“It’s the same story the crow told me
It’s the only one he know.
Like the morning sun you come
And like the wind you go.
-- Garcia/Hunter (1969)
“I cried until we crossed over the Florida-Georgia state line.
But then something about the state line woke me up. State lines can do that. Maybe you understand what I am talking about and maybe you don’t. All I can say is that I had a sudden feelin ...more
Kate DiCamillo does it again! This follow up to her hilarious and heart-breaking Raymie Nightingale is every bit as good as the companion novel. You will cheer for Louisiana Elefante.
Even more delightful on the second reading. Great choice for our Mother/Daughter Book Group.
Even more delightful on the second reading. Great choice for our Mother/Daughter Book Group.
I read these out of order, but I don't think it mattered that much in the end. Honestly, I can see why kids are so obsessed with these poor characters who get thrown into dangerous (actually life-threatening!) situations and, by sheer force of having a good attitude meet some characters who get them out of trouble. As an adult, I can't help but cringe. Children being abandoned in motels! Children running away and then living with strangers! But I understand why a child would love it because I fo
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I get it and I’m grateful Louisiana met someone who gave her two bologna sandwiches when she only asked for one.
I think I still love Raymie Nightengale the most. One doesn’t have to read that one first, but it helps. Each of the stories have a distinct feel for the 1970’s and how tragic circumstances look and feel through the eyes of children.
I think I still love Raymie Nightengale the most. One doesn’t have to read that one first, but it helps. Each of the stories have a distinct feel for the 1970’s and how tragic circumstances look and feel through the eyes of children.
Beautifully written, but just weird. No students check out Raymie, so I’m not purchasing a physical copy.
Muohis is a sweet, endearing story that follows the trials of Louisiana Elefante, a character from Raymie Nightingale. Like Raymie Nightmare, this story, is almost too precious. Neither has a "hook", that thing that grabs kid's attention and keeps it. Most readers of the target age group will probably have a hard time getting into this book. The themes and story line have a definite mature, emotional feel. Fans of Kate Di Camillo will love it for her signature style and her vividly drawn charact
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I loved Louisiana’s Way Home. Louisiana’s voice was honest and true. Her story made me pause and think more than once “We all, at some point, have tp decide who we want to be in this world. It is a decision we make for ourselves.” That sums up Louisuana’s character and the whole book for me. Well said, Kat DiCamillo!
Perfect. Perfect. Perfect.
Loved it. Can't wait for Beverly.
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