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4.23 AVERAGE
4.23 AVERAGE
Told by Kek, a ten year old Sudanese refugee who was sent to Minnesota. Kek is so endearing, I wanted to give him a hug. I hope when students read this book, they don't mistake Kek's cultural naivete for being less intelligent. I worried that even it's format- free verse, simple simple simple- seemed to play into a stereotype of refugees as 'simple.' Hopefully, I'm overthinking it. This really showed what it would be like to drop from a war-torn nightmare in Sudan to a Minnesota winter.
This book is gorgeous. If everyone started their day by reading it, I think we’d automatically become a kinder, more caring society. Read it. It will make your heart full.
Touching book. Well done voice acting for the audiobook.
This book is a true gem, especially in our current climate. I laughed out loud and cried and it was so wonderful all the way through. Must read.
Kek's story is one that needs to be read and shared. There is very heavy content when we learn of Kek's experiences in war torn Sudan, so recommend this book to young readers with caution.
Oh wow. This was a good one. I pulled it off the shelf at the library for Ella and Audrey just because we love the author and, wow, what a find. This book, written in verse, is the story of Kek, a young refugee from Sudan who ends up in the strange world of Minnesota. There are sweet and funny moments, but also terrible tragedy as Kek remembers the violence that took so much of his family. I want everyone to read this book and I want every school to teach it. It is such a lesson in empathy and survival inside grief. I loved how people in Kek's new hometown show kindness in so many small ways and I loved Kek's big-hearted personality. I recommend this one to all!
Beautifully written story of Kek, a Lost Boy of Sudan, his transition into the harsh winter and realities of Minneapolis, and his well of optimism as it is challenged and tested by culture shock and traumas that haunt him. I loved this book!
This is a children's book written in verse. It tells the story of a young boy, Kek, from Africa who has come to America from a refugee camp to live with his Aunt and cousin. Kek has lost his father, brother, and possibly his mother.
Kek has a pretty difficult time, as you can imagine, adjusting to life in America and dealing with his feelings about everything he has gone through. His cousin Ganwar has also lost a lot and is having difficulties. The two boys begin work on the farm of an older woman tending to her land and animals, including an old cow, who Kek names Gol (meaning Family). Kek also meets a wonderful little girl who becomes his friend.
This is a truly remarkable book, and Katherine Applegate is quickly becoming one of my favorite children's authors.
Kek has a pretty difficult time, as you can imagine, adjusting to life in America and dealing with his feelings about everything he has gone through. His cousin Ganwar has also lost a lot and is having difficulties. The two boys begin work on the farm of an older woman tending to her land and animals, including an old cow, who Kek names Gol (meaning Family). Kek also meets a wonderful little girl who becomes his friend.
This is a truly remarkable book, and Katherine Applegate is quickly becoming one of my favorite children's authors.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
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