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4.07 AVERAGE
4.07 AVERAGE
Me gustaba este libro. Hay muchas temas difíciles para niños, pero también hay figuras que ayudan, en lo que los niños puedan confiar. También hay mucha información cultura acerca de Oaxaca, Mexico, que era muy interesante.
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
I read this a couple of years ago for a class and LOVED it. I still think of it sometimes. I always thought it would be a great book to start off a grandparent/grandchild book club.
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Rereading a childhood favorite and not disappointed. I remember this book was one of the 1st -and maybe only children's book I read- where the mother was shown to be flawed and unloving. That was so important to me as a child. Reading how Naomi found her voice and became a lion/léon made sure this book has always stayed in the back of my mind. Definitely recommend.
I really enjoyed this sweet book and once again, Pam Munoz Ryan knocks it out of the park with her elegant prose and wonderfully descriptive language. It's largely about what makes a family and a young girl finding her place in the world, her strength, and her voice. I'll definitely recommend it to fourth and fifth graders at school. My only complaint is that I found the ending to be a little too pat and perfect. I would have liked it to be a little messier or more complicated.
I loved listening to this book--Pam Munoz Ryan is a fave of mine anyway.
This one had such great settings--from the Windstream to a village in Mexico. Plus, the characters were lovable, real and had some genuine problems. I also really enjoyed learning about the radish carving festival (cannot remember the name of it since I just listed to it!)
As a mom, I'd want to talk to my kids about positive thinking and self-fulfilling prophecies. But overall, I super enjoyed this one and would love for my kids to read it.
This one had such great settings--from the Windstream to a village in Mexico. Plus, the characters were lovable, real and had some genuine problems. I also really enjoyed learning about the radish carving festival (cannot remember the name of it since I just listed to it!)
As a mom, I'd want to talk to my kids about positive thinking and self-fulfilling prophecies. But overall, I super enjoyed this one and would love for my kids to read it.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
"Becoming Naomi León" by Pam Muñoz Ryan is a touching novel that really sat with my heart. From the very beginning, I was drawn into Naomi’s world, the main character, as she reminded me of myself at her age. I found myself rooting for her as she navigated the hardships of her life.
One of the best parts of the book is the character of Naomi herself. Naomi is a kind-hearted and resilient girl who has faced many challenges in her young life. Raised by her great-grandmother, Gram, alongside her brother Owen, Naomi's life takes a huge turn when her mother who abandoned her and brother when they were young reappears into her life. Naomi’s internal conflicts, particularly her struggle with self-identity and her desire to understand her heritage, made her an incredibly relatable protagonist to me.
The themes of family and identity are strong throughout the narrative in a way that feels very authentic, you can tell the author was basing this off of personal experience. Naomi’s journey to Oaxaca, Mexico, to find her father and connect with her roots is a powerful exploration of what it means to belong. The vivid descriptions of Oaxaca add depth to Naomi’s journey and highlight the importance of understanding and embracing your own heritage.
One of my other favorite characters is Owen, Naomi’s younger brother, who is quirky and endearing, he reminded me so much of my younger sister. Despite his physical challenges, Owen has optimism that provides a contrast to the more difficult aspects of their lives. His character embodies the theme of resilience and the idea that family is not just about blood relations but also about the bonds we form with people we meet along the way.