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Lynn
YES! I agree with the other answer. I've taught middle school. Definitely appropriate and and eye-opener.
Carol
Definitely. There are no graphic descriptions of brutality that could lead to nightmares. For example, although the author wrote that she was seven years old when she saw a man hung by the police, there is no description of that event.
It is a book that opened my eyes to how much we in America take for granted. Young Hyeonseo believed North Korea was the best country in the world and its leaders were gods -- as she had always been taught. It would certainly keep the attention of middle schoolers. BTW her TED Talk is on Youtube.
It is a book that opened my eyes to how much we in America take for granted. Young Hyeonseo believed North Korea was the best country in the world and its leaders were gods -- as she had always been taught. It would certainly keep the attention of middle schoolers. BTW her TED Talk is on Youtube.
Nicki
Absolutely! It's not hard to read and should keep their interest.
Kristie Kercheval
Yes, also would be a good opportunity to discuss immigration issues.
Patrick
I absolutely recommend this to young readers. It would fit in well with world history, US history and English. This pairs perfectly with Red Scarf Girl by Ji-Li-Jiang who shares a similar experience from another oppressive regime.
John Molloy
Yes, the young people of the world should know about what is happening in these countries, all these people are our brothers and sisters.
Joanna
YES! I've taught H.S. English and wish we'd read this together!
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