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'Coolies' by Yin is an historical accounting of the Chinese contribution to the building of the transcontinental railroad in the United States of America in the mid-1800's. Beautifully told through the eyes of Shek and his little brother Wong, the author is able to describe the immense prejudice, (being called Coolies), the grueling and dangerous working conditions, and the poor pay that the Chinese workers were subjected to. Through the realistic illustrations of Chris Soentipiet, we are told the story of the enormous contribution and sacrifice made by many Chinese workmen in the building of a railroad and in the expansion of the United States.
Similar authors: Laurence Yep; Lila Perl; Karen Hesse, Gwendolyn Battle-Lavert; Eve Bunting; Shirin Yim Bridges
Similar books: The Transcontinental Railroad by John Perritano;
Dragon's Gate by Laurence Yep;
To the Golden Mountain: The Story of the Chinese who Built the Transcontinental Railroad by Lila Perl;
Pop's Bridge by Eve Bunting;
Papa's Mark by Gwendolyn Battle-Lavert
Reviewed by: mb
Date read: 7/27/2011
ISBN-10: 0399232273
ISBN-13: 9780399232275
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The year 1962 comes alive with the lyrics, photos, commercials, speeches, drills, and cartoons of the time in this extremely well written book. It weaves Franny's story during the Cuban Missle Crisis with her Uncle Ott's WWII losses that are very much a part of his every day, with all the other day-to-day happenings in her family during this historic time. First in the Sixties Trilogy.
Book Series: Sixties Trilogy
Awards nominated: 2013 Rebecca Caudill Nominee
Reviewed by: adf
Date read: 3/21/2011
ISBN-10: 9780545106054
ISBN-13: 9780545106054
Reader Comments
Relive the 60'sCommenter: Valerie, grade 54
This story really gives the reader a first-hand experience of living through the Cuban missile crisis and the excitement of becoming a teenager.
In this exciting sequel to Crispin: Cross of Lead, Crispin and Bear leave Great Wexly to start a new life as free men. But before they can get far, members of Bear's secret brotherhood are on his trail. They believe that Bear was a traitor to them and want to get him back. Soon, Bear is injured, and Crispin is responsible to make all their decisions - who to trust, where to go, and what to do. They make some new friends, as well as some new enemies. Read this book to find out what happens to Bear and Crispin, and how they get to be at the edge of the world.
Reviewed by: mtk
Date read: 7/20/2009
ISBN-10: 078685152X
ISBN-13: 9780786851522
Life in 14th century England is not easy for Asta's 13-year-old son, Crispin. His mother has died, and he is alone. He is a serf bound to Lord Furnival and has no standing in society. But something is not right. He has been framed for stealing from Lord Furnival, accused of killing the village priest, and labeled a 'wolf's head,' meaning he can be killed on sight by anyone. He doesn't know why his enemies are pursuing him so relentlessly. He runs away, and meets Bear, a giant of a man, who makes his living juggling and entertaining people. Join Crispin on a race across England to discover who he is, and why someone wishes him dead! Crispin is the winner the 2003 Newbery Medal.
Similar books: Cold Tom: A Novel by Sally Prue; The Legend of Lady Ilena by Patricia; Dillon Dillon by Kate Banks
Awards won: John Newbery Medal
Reviewed by: sc
Date read: 4/13/2009
ISBN-10: 0786808284
ISBN-13: 9780786808281
Reader Comments
Go AviCommenter: Mtk, grade 8
I LOVED this book! It is a fantastic read and has great language (which is sometimes hard to find). It also is a Newbery Medal winner and an example of great literature. I need to read more books by Avi!
One day in April, 1812, 13-year-old Rebecca Carver returns to her home on Crooked River in Ohio, to discover that her father, mean 'Major' Carver, has captured an Indian and is holding him under arrest in the loft of their family cabin. The people of their settlement claim that the Indian is responsible for murdering a trapper. Rebecca and her sister Laura are terrified that they too will be murdered in their beds and go to sleep with what weapons they can devise. When they are told to feed the Indian the next morning they carry their weapons with them, but Rebecca sees that he is nothing to fear. Over the next few weeks, Rebecca makes a silent friendship with the Indian and comes to question whether he actually murdered anyone. When a young lawyer, who says he is the Indian's friend, comes to defend him in his trial, Rebecca and Laura hope that he will be successful. The story is told alternately by Rebecca and Amik, the Indian, and paints a realistic and gripping picture of life in the early years of our country's history.
Reviewed by: sc
Date read: 4/28/2009
ISBN-10: 0375823891
ISBN-13: 9780375823893
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