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krwriter8's review against another edition
5.0
In lyrical prose, Ninth Ward is a harrowing, fictional account of Hurricane Katrina told from 12 year old Lanesha's point of view. Lanesha lives with her guardian, Mama Ya-Ya, both of them possessing the ability to see ghosts, including Lanesha's mother. This middle grade novel is a beautiful testament to friendship, love and the resistance of the human spirit in the face of overwhelming tragedy.
readingthroughtheages's review against another edition
4.0
Different from other Katrina books I’ve read with the inclusion of spirits.
ajworkman77's review against another edition
4.0
Such an emotional roller coaster of a story. This book is the closet readers will get to living through the travesty of Hurricane Katrina. Lanesha is a fascinating strong character who tugs at the mystical world and makes you believe in ghosts. I shed tears and laughed and helped to break a boat free. I could not put this book down. Would make an interesting 5-6th grade read.
julieartz's review against another edition
5.0
This heartbreaking account of a young girl trying to survive the devastation of Hurricane Katrina is richly-layered and compelling.
michellest's review against another edition
5.0
(4.5/5)
I’ve been interested in Katrina for a while, so I thought I’d pick up a kids book on it. I’m happy I chose this one. The main character, Lanesha, lives in the Ninth Ward, which made for a more complex setting. My only complaint was that it was a bit repetitive at times, especially when it came to the mysticism. That aspect of the story wasn’t really for me, but I suppose others would like it.
I’ve been interested in Katrina for a while, so I thought I’d pick up a kids book on it. I’m happy I chose this one. The main character, Lanesha, lives in the Ninth Ward, which made for a more complex setting. My only complaint was that it was a bit repetitive at times, especially when it came to the mysticism. That aspect of the story wasn’t really for me, but I suppose others would like it.
karibaumann's review against another edition
3.0
I liked things about it but overall it was disappointing.
abigailbat's review against another edition
4.0
Jewell Parker Rhodes uses imagery that evokes all the senses to paint a picture of New Orleans' Ninth Ward and then builds tension pitch-perfectly depicting Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath.
Review on my blog: http://www.abbythelibrarian.com/2011/03/ninth-ward.html
Review on my blog: http://www.abbythelibrarian.com/2011/03/ninth-ward.html
phoebebrooke's review
3.0
Newell Parker Rhodes is such a great writer. She creates some of the most tremendously lovable characters!
toniobarton's review against another edition
3.0
Quick read but not as good as I thought. Similar to "Night of the Twister". Very basic.