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4.19 AVERAGE
4.19 AVERAGE
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This book was presented to me by a teacher as "what-do-you-think?" read. She had read it and wanted another's opinion.
And my review isn't glowing. Let me begin with it's not a bad book, nor that I didn't like it. That said, I also wasn't compelled to continue reading. I finished the book because I was asked to read it, not because the storyline had me engaged.
I must admit I feel bad saying that as it is based on a true story, a true story of war, suffering and hope. It ends, again keeping with the true story, with a beautiful giving-back concept. I do not wish the suffering this man, and many like him, experienced on anyone; I think what he is doing (has done) to make something good out of it inspiring.
The book starts out with an engaging premise and characters you want to know more about. There is also two setting, one in the 80s while one is 2008. The beginning has you wanting to know about all the characters (80s and 2008) plights. In my opinion, mid book, this begins to wane. The 80s plot becomes bogged down in unnecessary details while leaving out the answers to the questions I kept asking.
If I were to recommend this book to a teacher (or a student) I would encourage them to get a nonfiction piece that tells some of the details and stories to help bring clarity and richness to this book.
And my review isn't glowing. Let me begin with it's not a bad book, nor that I didn't like it. That said, I also wasn't compelled to continue reading. I finished the book because I was asked to read it, not because the storyline had me engaged.
I must admit I feel bad saying that as it is based on a true story, a true story of war, suffering and hope. It ends, again keeping with the true story, with a beautiful giving-back concept. I do not wish the suffering this man, and many like him, experienced on anyone; I think what he is doing (has done) to make something good out of it inspiring.
The book starts out with an engaging premise and characters you want to know more about. There is also two setting, one in the 80s while one is 2008. The beginning has you wanting to know about all the characters (80s and 2008) plights. In my opinion, mid book, this begins to wane. The 80s plot becomes bogged down in unnecessary details while leaving out the answers to the questions I kept asking.
If I were to recommend this book to a teacher (or a student) I would encourage them to get a nonfiction piece that tells some of the details and stories to help bring clarity and richness to this book.
The seventh graders at my school read this at the end of every school year. For various reasons, I didn't get to read it with any of my kids this year. But I thought I should see what the book was all about.
This is told in two perspectives. Nya is a modern-day girl living in southern Sudan (before it broke away) who has to travel every day to get water. She cannot go to school, her sister becomes ill, life is generally rough. Salva is a young boy living in southern Sudan in 1985 when his village is attacked, and he becomes a "Lost Boy" as he travels across Africa, living in various refugee camps.
This story is so relevant, and I am so glad that the kids get to read this book. It is incredibly readable, and the stories it describes are heartbreaking. I read it very quickly. I loved that this is based on a true story. The Lost Boys have some incredible lives to share, and I'm glad that Salva's story is shared this way.
This is told in two perspectives. Nya is a modern-day girl living in southern Sudan (before it broke away) who has to travel every day to get water. She cannot go to school, her sister becomes ill, life is generally rough. Salva is a young boy living in southern Sudan in 1985 when his village is attacked, and he becomes a "Lost Boy" as he travels across Africa, living in various refugee camps.
This story is so relevant, and I am so glad that the kids get to read this book. It is incredibly readable, and the stories it describes are heartbreaking. I read it very quickly. I loved that this is based on a true story. The Lost Boys have some incredible lives to share, and I'm glad that Salva's story is shared this way.
An amazing read. Would lend itself to compare/contrast to Wonderstruck by Brian Selznik.
challenging
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I thought ALWTW was a great way to learn about refugees
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes