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I see from the comments by other GR reviewers that the subject of the Black Panthers initiates disagreement and the portrayal of the mother of the story is controversial. This may say, what I believe, that this book for young readers is important in that is stirs thought and evaluation.
The author has created a well-written story of the differences in thought within the black community of the late 1960s U.S. It also describes the possibilities that women faced and the things that lead to life-ch ...more
The author has created a well-written story of the differences in thought within the black community of the late 1960s U.S. It also describes the possibilities that women faced and the things that lead to life-ch ...more
This book has great dialogue and multi-faceted characters. Three young New York girls take their first trip on an airplane from their home with their Dad and Grandma in New York to visit their mother, who had abandoned them in Oakland, California. She doesn’t act very motherly. Between the local day camp and their mother they get a glimpse into the Black Panther movement. It wasn’t in depth, because it’s from a young perspective and for a middle school and up audience. 4 stars.
I read this with a ten year old girl who absolutely loved it. I did too! Great characters experiencing a time I lived through as a child but didn’t really understand.
I loved the characters and appreciated learning more about this time period. I read this because it was on an e-reader I checked out from the library. It was only later I discovered DD1 had already read the book, but I think it was given to her a bit too early. Now that she has a growing interest in civil rights (and reads the paper often to stay informed about the upcoming national election), I think the book would be more relevant and interesting. I think 13 is a better target age for the read
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Finally got around to reading this gem to my 2nd child. I love this series. It should be on every middle grade reading list!
Aug 17, 2013
Soelo
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