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Amistad, a huge historic event
Amistad shows what happended in the 1800's based on slavery with Africans who were kidnaped by white people who did not spoke thier language, how the fed them almost like dogs, how the crew treated the African women, how they decided who died and who lived and the people who died throw them of the boat, it was awful, how people bought slaves under the table around the world. Thje Book is Better Than the Movie
This book was turned into a movie, but like most books, it's better than the movie. It's hard to imagine that such things happened, but they really did. I'd liek to learn more about the people on the ship and thier lives once they got home and to freedom

Amistad - Give Us Free
Myers, Walter Dean (1998) Amistad:A Long Road to Freedom.New York:Dutton Children's Books and DreamWorks. 99pgs.ISBN: 0-525-45970-7. Chapter and Picture Book.Primary Topics: Slavery, Abolitionism, USPolitical, LegalHistory; Ethnicity, Morality, Diversity. Young Adult --Grade 5-9.Read more

Subjects:  1. Antislavery movements    2. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    3. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    4. Historical - United States - General    5. History - Africa    6. History - United States/19th Century    7. Juvenile Fiction    8. Juvenile literature    9. People & Places - United States - African-American    10. Slave insurrections    11. United States    12. Juvenile Fiction / Ethnic / African American   

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Dr. Ellwood Harvey, the real person behind "Dr. H"
My association with Stealing Freedom began while researching into the history of my G, G, G, grandfather, Ellwood Harvey. We have a two page photo essay (Philadelphia Inquirer 1938) which recreated the history of Ellwood helping a slave named Ann Maria Weeks (sic). It was Ellwood who took her from in front of the White House and to William Still's house in Philly. Two days later he took her to NYC where she traveled onto Canada. Little did I know that Ann Maria Weems was a very well-known case in the Underground Railroad circles.
The Slavery Insurment
I think this book is a really good book. I think this book is really good because I like the way the author used her words. The author is a girl. Her name is Natalie Kinsey Warnock. I think she deserves a big applause. I wish she came to my school for one of the author visits. That is how much I like this author. If I could change the bok, I would change the words just a little bit. I would rearange the words. If I could meet this author, I think it would be awesome. That is what I like about the book and the author. If she has any other books that I new about, I would read them in a heartbeat. That is all I have to say. You Have To Read This Book.

The Slavery Insurment
I think this book is a really good book. I think this book is really good because I like the way the author used her words. The author is a girl. Her name is Natalie Kinsey Warnock. I think she deserves a big applause. I wish she came to my school for one of the author visits. That is how much I like this author. If I could change the bok, I would change the words just a little bit. I would rearange the words. If I could meet this author, I think it would be awesome. That is what I like about the book and the author. If she has any other books that I new about, I would read them in a heartbeat. That is all I have to say. You Have To Read This Book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. African Americans    2. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    3. Children: Grades 2-3    4. Fiction    5. Historical - United States - 19th Century    6. Juvenile Fiction    7. People & Places - United States - African-American    8. Slavery    9. Underground railroad    10. Juvenile Fiction / Ethnic / African American   

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A Joy for Students and Teachers
Sharon Flake takes the spin on teenage relationships to a new level in this unique book on young love.Unlike some books which simplify adolescent relationships as mere infatuations or persistent melodrama this takes a look at all of the complicated reasons both men and women might enter a destructive relationship.Not afraid of controversy, Flake explores teen pregnancy, abusive boyfriends, dead beat dads, back stabbing best friends, the rich/poor dichotomy and how all of it can affect a teenager's life.Each of the characters are faced with the question of who they are without "the man" in question in their life ...and the answers will surprise you.
Who Am I Without Him?
I picked up this book thinking it'd be horrible.Even the title is forboding:"Who am I without him?"How anti-feminism.I didn't think I would ever be able to enjoy this book.
THIS BOOK WAS SUGER COATED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THAT IS NOT HOW IT GOES DOWN IN REAL LIFE!!!!!!!!! THE ONLY REASON I GAVE IT A 2 IS BECAUSE I ENJOYED THE FAT GIRL IN THAT WAS IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Subjects:  1. Children's 12-Up - Fiction - General    2. Children's stories, American    3. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    4. Fiction    5. Girls & Women    6. Juvenile Fiction    7. Love & Romance    8. People & Places - United States - African-American    9. Short Stories    10. Short Story Collections (Young Adult)    11. Social Issues - General    12. Social Situations - General    13. Teenage girls    14. Teenagers    15. Juvenile Fiction / Social Situations / Dating & Sex   

Subjects:  1. Children's 12-Up - Fiction - General    2. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    3. Fiction    4. Girls & Women    5. High schools    6. Interpersonal relations    7. Juvenile Fiction    8. People & Places - United States - Hispanic/Latino    9. Psychic ability    10. School & Education    11. Social Issues - Adolescence    12. Social Issues - Emotions & Feelings    13. Juvenile Fiction / Ethnic / Hispanic & Latino   

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I love this book and my kids do too
I received this book as a gift for my children who are in the primary grades. The story resonated with me because I remember tutoring little migrant boys like this when I was in high school, boys who are smart but have trouble in school because of constant moves. My children enjoy this story because they can empathize with his troubles and how he is ultimaately able to outsmart the bullies without using his fists. They enjoy seeing his victory at the end. I like the fact that it builds compassion in them for children who face adversity every day. I recommend it.

Creative Courage - A Great Read
I loved this book.It is a tribute to the human spirit.Children really understand the underlying theme.Beatifully written.

First Day in Grapes is First Rate!!!!!
The main character in this book, Chico, is Hispanic, but his story is universal and engaging. I was delighted when my third-grader, who is a reluctant reader, read this book without stopping. She loved how Chico stood up for himself and solved his problems with Math. The illustrations are wonderful and the story has a terrific moral without preaching. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    2. Children: Grades 2-3    3. Fiction    4. First day of school    5. Juvenile Fiction    6. Juvenile Multicultural Studies    7. Mexican Americans    8. Migrant labor    9. People & Places - United States - Hispanic/Latino    10. School & Education    11. Self-confidence    12. Social Issues - Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance   

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Wrong!
Just got done looking at some of the lovely pics in this trash of a book. Joseph Goebells and Julius Streicher would be proud!
Revisionist propoganda designed to brainwash your children..
Really horrible stuff. Here's some history the book forgot to mention....
baseball saved us
This book was about a boy and his family when america was at war with jaspan. The boys dad dicided to make a baseball field and everyone hekp it eas like the real thing. The boy was not such a good playaer but he practiced. After the war ended he went back home it was bad nobody talked him and also made fun of him. Basebasll season came and he palyed for a team there to they made fun of him saying Jap's no good. That same day he bated and he made jhi steam win. This sotry show the struggle and getting out it just by playing baseball. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's 4-8    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children: Grades 1-2    4. Evacuation and relocation, 194    5. Evacuation and relocation, 1942-1945    6. Fiction    7. Japanese Americans    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. People & Places - General    10. People & Places - United States - Asian American    11. Social Issues - Prejudice & Racism    12. Sports & Recreation - Baseball    13. United States    14. World War, 1939-1945   

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My first book review and it's a good one!
The character that I like the most was Bright Morning. She is the main character. Her job is to take the flock of sheep to the aspen grove so they can eat. I think she was really brave because she did something nobody else in her tribe ever did before.
The Navaho Trail of Tears
One morning, while Navaho fourteen year old Bright Morning and her friend Running Bird are out in the fields of their home, Canyon de Chelly, tending sheep, they see strange men approaching. Before they can stop it, Bright Morning is kidnapped by the men, who turn out to be Spanish Slave-holders, and take her to a South-Western town, dominantly Mexican. She is sold as a slave to a Spanish speaking family, where she meets another slave, who can speak her language. Bright Morning tries desperately to find a way to get back to her people. The other slave imprisoned with her tells her the way, and Bright Morning is able to make a narrow escape back to her people. But when she returns, she finds her village under occupation of the "Long Knives", or American soldiers. After she is forsed into an arranged marriage with another Indian, Tall Boy, the Long Knives push the Navaho out of their land- and onto one of the most memorable events in American history- the Trail of Tears. Many all around her suffer and eventually die as they continue to walk on.
A review for Sing down the Moon
Sing down the moon was not such a bad book.
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Subjects:  1. Children's 9-12 - Fiction - Historical    2. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    3. Children: Grades 3-4    4. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    5. Historical - Other    6. Historical - United States - 19th Century    7. Historical - United States - General    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. People & Places - United States - Native American    10. Juvenile Fiction / Historical / United States / General   

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Very Enjoyable with some reservations.
My youngest child is adopted from Korea.We gave him this book as a gift on his "gotcha" day, the anniversary of the day we adopted him.To him, this book is very, very special and at only 5, he requests it every night. The stories are fables and are very unbelievable but enjoyable if you like fables as many children do.My only complaint is that, because they are old stories, some are insensitive and a little gory.For instance, one story talks about a woman finding a husband for her daughters.One daughter is the "real" daughter and the other daughter is adopted.She is going to give the more desireable husband to her "real" daughter.Another story has something about stabbing with a knife or something to that effect.Overall, though, the stories are good and it's invaluable to have a book from my son's culture.
A charming Korean traditional story book!
A Korean mom living in the US,I've awaited this kind of simple but beautifully illustrated Korean favorite story book.
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Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    2. Children's stories, Korean    3. Children: Grades 3-4    4. Folklore    5. General    6. Juvenile Nonfiction    7. Korea    8. People & Places - United States - Asian American    9. Tales    10. Translations into English    11. Fiction   

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Mrs. Katz and Tush
This is one of the best children's books I have ever read.In fact, it is one of the most beautiful (in language and illustrations) books I have read--period.Patricia Polacco is a master at bringing diverse, meaningful relationships to life.Every sensitive, mature parent should buy this book for his/her child!

A wonderful story, even if the illos have some bloopers...
This is the story of a loving friendship between an elderly Jewish lady from Poland named Mrs. Katz, and an African-American child named Larnel.Mrs. Katz lives alone in her apartment and doesn't have anyone to visit her.(It's not stated in the book, but, since this appears to be a predominantly African-American inner city neighborhood, one wonders if she was left behind by the Jewish community when the more affluent members moved to the suburbs?In real life it has happened...)Larnel's mother stops by to visit her every other day or so, and brings Larnel with her. Diversity in its finest
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Subjects:  1. Afro-Americans    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children: Grades 1-2    4. Fiction    5. Friendship    6. Jews    7. People & Places - United States - African-American    8. People & Places - United States - Other    9. Social Issues - Friendship    10. African Americans    11. Braille books    12. Cats    13. Juvenile Fiction / Family / Multigenerational    14. Juvenile fiction   

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Gentle fun adventure
My daughters first introduction to Dora and she has been hooked since. Dora is smart, curious, kind, patient and always happy. The perfect child teacher for inquisitive young ones. Here they learn about animals and hide and go seek, throw in some espanol and a little deductive reasoning and you have a great children's book.

Where is THAT Boots!
This is a nice, playful little book BUT HONESTLY I can't imagine reading it to my five year-old, much less an eight year-old.I truly think the age range would be better if it said:from 5 months to 3 years of age.
Lift the flaps are wonderful!!
I took this to read to a group of 3-5 year olds and they loved trying to find something red on each page and then getting to lift the flaps to find out what was hiding!It really keeps them entertained and gets them interacting with you.The story is cute and the pictures are great!The only thing I didn't like was the use of Spanish so I tried to skip over those parts.I was worried the kids would get confused by the words and just stop at that part to try to figure out what I had said instead of listening to the rest of the story.But all in all I think it's a great book for anyone that's heard of Dora! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Baby-Preschool    2. Children: Kindergarten    3. Concepts - Colors    4. Fiction    5. Hide-and-seek    6. Juvenile Fiction    7. Movie Tie - In    8. People & Places - United States - Hispanic/Latino    9. Red    10. Specimens    11. Toy and movable books    12. Juvenile Fiction / Movie or Television Tie-In   

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He rode a blazing saddle, a torch to light the way
I was recently at the ALA Conference in New Orleans sitting in on a Random House presentation at an hour that, to me, was far too early. As a result, I was having difficulty keeping awake, and only the stack of goodies on my seat (free books and the like) were keeping my eyes occupied. Still, all the upcoming books from Random House sounded good. There were some favorite authors I'd been wanting to read and some new names I wanted to check out. But it really wasn't until I heard someone explain what The Legend of Bass Reeves by Gary Paulsen was that I found myself awake and all my cylinders clicking. When I heard the story behind this book it was akin to an electric current in my bloodstream. Bass Reeves. Perhaps the only truly heroic man to bring law and order to the Old West. A man who never shot first, never was wounded in a gun battle, and was renowned for his steady trigger finger. Now here's the kicker. Not only was this man real, but he was a former slave as well. I was hooked then and after reading this book I'm still as hooked as ever. I may have some quibbles with how Paulsen chose to present his information, but you cannot get around the fact that there's some juicy info and child-friendly tidbits filling up this fabulous children's title.
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Subjects:  1. African Americans    2. Biographical - United States    3. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    4. Children's Books/All Ages    5. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    6. Fiction    7. General    8. Historical - United States - 19th Century    9. Juvenile Fiction    10. Law & Crime    11. People & Places - United States - African-American    12. Slaves    13. United States marshals    14. Juvenile Fiction / General   

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One of my son's favorite books!
My 4 year old son has been a Dora fan for a few years now. He loves the variety of stories in this book, particularly Dora's Pirate Adventure. This book has also been very useful in helping him to learn life lessons. The story about Dora's visit to the dentist helped him to get excited about his first cleaning. He also identifies with Big Sister Dora, as he is recently a new big brother. Everything is presented in such a positive manner. Dora is a great role model!
Go Dora!!! -A review of "Dora's Big Book of Stories"
My son (just turned four) loves this big book of Dora stories and what is not to like.The pictures are super colorful and FILL up the page.
My son loves this Dora book
it's his favorite book.he's 18mos old and insists on this Dora book before he will go to bed.it is very colorfull and well written. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's 4-8 - Fiction - General    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children: Grades 4-6    4. Courtesy    5. Dora the Explorer (Fictitious character)    6. Etiquette    7. Juvenile Fiction    8. Movie Tie - In    9. People & Places - United States - Hispanic/Latino    10. Readers - Beginner    11. Juvenile Fiction / Movie or Television Tie-In   

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"Children of the Longhouse"- An Excellent Teaching Tool
I read "Children of the Longhouse" aloud to my fourth grade classes each year as a wonderful springboard to teach NYS Native American history in alignment with NYS Social Study Standards. The story-line holds the interest of the students and is packed with historical information and Native American customs and culture that the children are interested in and retain. It also peaks the students interest to investigatepresent Native American issues. Reading this book is a pleasant way to learn about a valuable topic.

An awesome book
Children of the Longhouse is a thrilling book about a Native American boy named Ohkwa're and his twin sister Otsi:stia.Ohkwa'ri overhears some boys planning to start a battle with the Anen:taks, a neighboring tribe.He told on them and saved his village from a war.Wanting revenge, the boysbully him and soon put his life in danger.You should read this bookbecause it's exciting and I couldn't put it down when I started reading it. Also, I learned about the daily lives of the Mohawks.It was interestinghow they played sports, how they used plants to make medicine and how theycelebrated holidays.The end was suspenseful and I would recommend thisbook for kids to read.

Children of the Longhouse is a great historical fic book.
The Children of the Longhouse is a great historical fiction book byJoseph Bruchac. The Children of the Long house is abouttwins. The main two characters are the to twins they are boy girl twins. The boy loves loveTekwaarathon also known as lacrose. Even thuogh I;m only ten yearsold, my mom and I read children of the Longhouse together. my mom and Iloved the book so I gave it 5 stars. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's 9-12 - Fiction - General    2. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    3. Children: Grades 4-6    4. Fiction    5. Indians of North America    6. Juvenile fiction    7. Mohawk Indians    8. People & Places - United States - Native American    9. Social Issues - General    10. Social Situations - General    11. Juvenile Fiction / Ethnic / Native American   

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La pura verdad-the whole truth
This is a great family book.I am American Caucasian and my husband is a Mexican imigrant.We read this story out loud to one another,and while it is writen (very well) in simple English so that any reader could probably read it,we enjoyed it imensly.
Great Book
This book was very interesting. I loved the way this book shows how Mexicans suffer, struggle and work hard to get what they need to survive. This book has a good way of showing the different types of experiences the family goes through. It gets to a point where you get so into the book that you get frightened of what could happen to the family next. You don't know if the family is going to get caught by the border patrol or if you're going to be able to find a job for the next season. You just don't know if your going to be able to survive the only thing you have in your hands is hope and faith.
Want to know what it's like?
This book is a great place to start if you are interested in learning about the life of someone less priviledged than yourself. Perhaps it will help you appreciate the simple pleasures in life and everything that you've got. When you reach the end of the book, you'll be glad Jimenez wrote a sequel (Breaking Through).
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i love this book
i had to read this book for my english class,and it was really good. most of the stuff my teacher picks is boring,but this one
A good book
What an Awesome Book
Glory Field
In the beginning, there is Joshua, Lem and Lizzy. The three of them work on a plantation as slaves.Josh and Lem escape, but Lem is caught and tied to a tree.Lizzy, with Joshua's help, frees Lem and the three of them escape from slavery. Later on, Lizzy marries and has Elijah. Elijah and his family need money for taxes, so when Elijah and his friend Abby hear that a white man's son is missing, they go out to the stormy seas to rescue him.When they come back with the child, they get a reward and are able to keep Glory Field.In the end, in 1994, Malcom Lewis and his cousin Shep Lewis have an important family reunion to go to in Curry.Shep loses his share of money, so the boys only have enough money to take a bus.When the bus stops for food, it leaves without the cousins.Shep and Malcom reach Curry, and Malcom meets Planter.When Malcom leaves, Planter dies and sends him the shackles that have been in the family for generations.
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Subjects:  1. Afro-Americans    2. Children's 12-Up - Fiction - General    3. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    4. Family    5. Fiction    6. People & Places - United States - African-American    7. Juvenile Nonfiction / History / General   

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Very dull sequel.
"Sorceress" was very, very disappointing."Witch Child" was interesting, mystifying, and intriguing.This book held none of those qualities, and I just felt obligated to finish it.Author Celia Rees should have just made a sequel to the book, without using Agnes and Alison.Those two characters made the story stop and go, ruining any and all flow. The conclusion of Mary's life was mundane and boring - nothing at all like the rest of her life.What a letdown.I do not recommend.

Sorceress
This book was good for a sequel because it follows up the amazing characters in Witch Child. I liked it because you actually got to find out what happened to some of the characters because Witch Child sort of left you hanging. And I really wanted to see what happened. I really was sad at some of the parts but I was very pleased with how this turned out.
great sequel
Sorceress is a continuation of Witch Child.The reader finally gets to find out what happened to Mary so many years ago.Only, Rees continues the story in such a unique fashion.Her research abilities come into practice again as the Reader gets an insight on the life and habits of Native Americans during the time of the French and Indian War.
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BUT YOU'REONLY AHUMBLE PEASANT
Multiplicaton pays the bills .He wants to marry the princess,but he is a peasant. See how Pong Lo wins the right to marry her by using his math skills. Wonderful story about an old culture and about how smart people are regardless of their social stature.Ahhhhh....yes ! DON'T FORGET THE RICE.

A Chinese boy Cinderella like tale.
This is a great story for teaching how something as small as a grain of rice can earn a farmer a marriage to the princess, and a kingdom.Multiplication is used in the book, and can spring into a math lesson forteachers and parents alike.It is most likely to interest 4th and 5thgrade children. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's 9-12    2. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    3. Children: Grades 3-4    4. General    5. Juvenile Fiction    6. People & Places - United States - Asian American    7. Juvenile Fiction / Ethnic / Asian American