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alatolin's review against another edition
5.0
Perfect historical fiction for middle grade to get a picture of life for formerly enslaved people trying to create a life post Civil War. Lovely characters.
libz's review against another edition
5.0
Heartwarming and heartbreaking. Insightful look at a very specific time.
jowilewi's review against another edition
5.0
This is a story of two young brothers growing up in the Reconstructive era. Pascal, who was born with a disabled arm and leg, and his brother Gideon heard the news of the Freedman’s Bureau awarding slaves 40 acres and a mule. After having run away, they embark on a journey to get what’s owed to them. They get their just due only for it to be taken away later. This story is full of acts of love, courage, and self-determination. A strong cast of characters including friends who join them on their journey and become like family make this book an enjoyable read for the whole family.
t_honeycutt's review against another edition
4.0
A quick, easy read. I feel this book could be one that is a required reading for maybe a 4th Grader. A good human rights book about slaves being freed.
sdreader's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
amandalwebster's review against another edition
5.0
I read this entire book yesterday. It's a juvenile novel, but I highly recommend it to all, no matter how old you are. Read it to your littles, get it for your kids to read to themselves, buy it for you and all of your adult friends to read. This story is THAT IMPORTANT.
If you never knew these kinds of things happened in the United States, then of course you won't understand what's happening in the U.S. today with the Black Lives Matter movement. It's time to stop denigrating the movement and start seeking to understand why it's needed. In short, READ THIS BOOK.
If you never knew these kinds of things happened in the United States, then of course you won't understand what's happening in the U.S. today with the Black Lives Matter movement. It's time to stop denigrating the movement and start seeking to understand why it's needed. In short, READ THIS BOOK.
jozefsyndicate's review
5.0
Finally read FORTY ACRES AND MAYBE A MULE by Harriette Gillem Robinet. Embarrassed that we've allowed it to sit on the bookshelf for years. Now, days after reading it collectively (as a team), we are still melding with themes and conflicts--and truths that this middle grade, historical fiction not only delivers but nails. Too powerful not to share. 5-star. @JozefSyndicate #JozefBookandBrew
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