I really enjoyed this book from the cover art to the last page. Reading historical fiction is something I usually enjoy, so I'm not surprised I liked this novel. I found myself wanting to know more about life in the 1960's, especially regarding the Black Panthers. I think that kids interested in history will enjoy that aspect; however, the characters and plot are strong enough to pull in readers who aren't that into the historical details. Like Christopher Paul Curtis, Williams-Garcia has a talent for putting history into her stories that makes the period interesting and accessible.
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
A Curious Collection of Cats
A Curious Collection of Cats by Betsy FrancoMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Betsy Franco and Michael Wertz have created a fun, colorful, lovely book of poetry. The illustrations and text work together in such a clever way that kids and adults will surely enjoy this one. I read a few selections to my second grade classes, and they were rushing to check out the book next! As a cat lover I was excited about the subject matter, but even dog-people will appreciate the humor here.
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