Book Reviews from Mrs. H.

  In this review, we get a chance to check out some animal homes! Book Review #12, A House in the Sky: And Other Uncommon Animal Homes 1.        Bibliography: Jenkins, Steve. A House in the Sky: And Other Uncommon Animal Homes.   Charlesbridge; 2018. ISBN: 9781580897808. 2.        Plot Summary: This survey style nonfiction book introduces young people to various animal homes. Some of the homes are not the traditional ones that normally come to mind, such as a floating nest of bubbles, a hole, and an empty coconut shell. Each page showcases a different animal and its unique home. 3.        Critical Analysis: This book combines concise, easy text with large, colorful illustrations to teach readers about various homes in the animal world. This book would be easily accessible by any age range of readers, as it lacks intimidation with its easy style. The book is organized so that one ho...

 This biography review covers the life of a presidential daughter. Book Review #11, What to Do About Alice? 1.        Bibliography: Kerley, Barbara. What to do About Alice? .   Scholastic Press; 2008. ISBN: 978043992313. 2.        Plot Summary: This biographical tale is the true story of Alice Roosevelt, Teddy Roosevelt’s oldest child. Alice was known to be tough, and ahead of her times. She had to wear braces on her legs, but didn’t want or expect anyone’s sympathy. After spending some time having fun riding a bicycle, she was sent to a boarding school to learn how to be a young lady. Things changed even more for her when her father became the president, and the family moved to the White House. Alice’s behaviors and actions were always being watched and criticized. Eventually, Alice gets married and has her own life, but she is still remembered for living a full life full of spunk. This is an important story that...

 We are moving on to nonfiction/informational text books.  Book Review #10, Separate is Never Equal: Sylvia Mendez and her Family’s Fight for Desegregation 1.        Bibliography: Tonatiuh, Duncan. Separate is Never Equal: Sylvia Mendez and her Family’s Fight for Desegregation .   Harry N. Abrams; 2014. ISBN: 9781419710544. 2.        Plot Summary: This true story tells the sale of Sylvia Mendez and her family, as they fight for Sylvia to have the right to attend a public school, instead of a Mexican school that she was assigned to. The Mexican school was not equal to the public school in many areas, and was a part of segregation. This book is an example of a social history nonfiction book. 3.        Critical Analysis: This picture book tells an important story about a fight for desegregation in history, one that perhaps is little known compared to other more well-known stories,...