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4.01 AVERAGE
4.01 AVERAGE
This has been the year of books written about the 1960's. But I'm not one to complain, I love historical fiction and the fact that it is written from a time period that was not that long ago is even better for me and for the kids at my library. Since this is history we all learn about in school to some extent.
I loved The Red Umbrella, Gonzalez did an amazing job penning this heartbreaking debut about Castro's rise to power in Cuba. This opens readers to an experience that is rarely discussed in high school history classes, Operation Pedro Pan. I vaguely had an understanding about the background to this book, but this really opened my eyes to what it must have been like to leave behind everything you know, because your parents wanted you to have a chance to get away from the Revolution. Highly Recommend, perfect book to go along with Deborah Wiles Countdown.
I loved The Red Umbrella, Gonzalez did an amazing job penning this heartbreaking debut about Castro's rise to power in Cuba. This opens readers to an experience that is rarely discussed in high school history classes, Operation Pedro Pan. I vaguely had an understanding about the background to this book, but this really opened my eyes to what it must have been like to leave behind everything you know, because your parents wanted you to have a chance to get away from the Revolution. Highly Recommend, perfect book to go along with Deborah Wiles Countdown.
I didn't realize this book was written with such a young audience in mind when I got it, but I liked learning more about this period in history and want to read more books about it -both literature and nonfiction.
LOVE these kinds of stories ❤❤❤
started slow for me. but it gets interesting especially because it's a historical event i'm not i'm not aware of. the ending is very expected, nothing new therr but still very good.
the narration was also well done. i like the accents and how well the narrator delivers everything in general 😀
started slow for me. but it gets interesting especially because it's a historical event i'm not i'm not aware of. the ending is very expected, nothing new therr but still very good.
the narration was also well done. i like the accents and how well the narrator delivers everything in general 😀
This is a YA novel, but our library had it marked "12-13" on the side and I would have to agree that this is the perfect book for a 12 - 13 year old. I also loved it as an adult too, but you know how there are some books that are marked YA and you think, "No way is this appropriate for a young YA"?....anyways. :)
This is the story of Lucia and her family, set during the Cuban revolution. Lucia and her brother are sent to the U.S. while their parents stay behind in Cuba. The author does a good job of showing the gradual changes in Cuban culture/politics and also does a good job of showing the perception of the changes through "Cuban eyes" and also "American eyes."
The story is very sweet without being too sweet or unbelievable. It is a great quick read. Would recommend to all...especially young readers who maybe haven't experienced historical fiction yet. This is a great introduction.
This is the story of Lucia and her family, set during the Cuban revolution. Lucia and her brother are sent to the U.S. while their parents stay behind in Cuba. The author does a good job of showing the gradual changes in Cuban culture/politics and also does a good job of showing the perception of the changes through "Cuban eyes" and also "American eyes."
The story is very sweet without being too sweet or unbelievable. It is a great quick read. Would recommend to all...especially young readers who maybe haven't experienced historical fiction yet. This is a great introduction.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
I loved this book. So glad I found it! A great YA book about a time I don’t know much about.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
I really enjoyed reading this book with my 13-year old daughter.
Story of a pair of young children having to leave Cuba at the time of the revolution. Beautifully written and hankers to a more innocent time. I can't think what the modern day equivalent would look like. Good to pair with "Stormy Seas" and other displacement / refugee stories
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Read this for a school project and thought it was fantastic!