Rita Williams-Garcia
Hardcover | Pages: 224 pages Rating: 3.99 | 26590 Users | 3635 Reviews
Point Containing Books One Crazy Summer (Gaither Sisters #1)
| Title | : | One Crazy Summer (Gaither Sisters #1) |
| Author | : | Rita Williams-Garcia |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 224 pages |
| Published | : | January 26th 2010 by Quill Tree Books |
| Categories | : | Historical. Historical Fiction. Childrens. Middle Grade. Fiction. Young Adult. Realistic Fiction |
Commentary As Books One Crazy Summer (Gaither Sisters #1)
In the summer of 1968, after travelling from Brooklyn to Oakland, California, to spend a month with the mother they barely know, eleven-year-old Delphine and her two younger sisters arrive to a cold welcome as they discover that their mother, a dedicated poet and printer, is resentful of the intrusion of their visit and wants them to attend a nearby Black Panther summer camp.In a humorous and breakout book by Williams-Garcia, the Penderwicks meet the Black Panthers.
List Books To One Crazy Summer (Gaither Sisters #1)
| Original Title: | One Crazy Summer |
| ISBN: | 0060760885 (ISBN13: 9780060760885) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Gaither Sisters #1 |
| Characters: | Delphine Gaither, Fern Gaither, Vonetta Gaither, Big Ma, Pa Gaither, Cecile Johnson |
| Literary Awards: | Newbery Medal Nominee (2011), Scott O'Dell Award (2011), Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award Nominee (2012), Coretta Scott King Book Award for Author (2011), California Young Readers Medal Nominee for Middle School/Junior High (2014) Judy Lopez Memorial Award for Children's Literature Nominee (2011), National Book Award Finalist for Young People's Literature (2010), Goodreads Choice Award Nominee (2010), Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award Nominee (2013) |
Rating Containing Books One Crazy Summer (Gaither Sisters #1)
Ratings: 3.99 From 26590 Users | 3635 ReviewsAssessment Containing Books One Crazy Summer (Gaither Sisters #1)
One Crazy Summer is a refreshing, beautifully written middle grade historical fiction novel set in 1960s Oakland, California. The characters are incredibly well-written and unforgettable, and not without their flaws - Delphine, our leading character is fascinating, as is Cecile/ Nzila, her estranged mother. This story also deals with pretty heavy subjects, primarily involving racism in a turbulent time and place - and it does a good job of handling the topic and not sugar coating difficultIts 1968, and 11-year-old Delphine Gaither has her hands full playing mother to her two little sisters, 9-year-old Vonetta, and 7-year-old Fern. She lives in Brooklyn with her father and his prim, old-fashioned mother, called Big Ma. Wheres the girls mother? Cecile Johnson abandoned the family before Delphine turned 5. Now Pa thinks the three Gaither girls should spend a month this summer with their long-lost mother in Oakland, California. And it will be one crazy summer.You see, Cecile, now
This was so great - it's going on to the (virtual) shelf of MG books that present difficult, even painful family dynamics with a light and humorous touch. Delphine is wonderful, and the time and place beautifully depicted. It was also great to learn about the type of summer camp the Black Panthers ran in many communities. I especially loved the way we see Delphine finally able to voice her anger at her mother for leaving, and know that's not the end of it. Just one small quote: I wouldn't be
I am reviewing the author instead of the book.Rita Williams-Garcia is deeply committed to her work and her readers. I offered this book to my students because it had strong reviews and my students seemed interested in it. When we started reading it, my 6th grade students raised some questions about the words "colored," "black," and "Negro" that appear in the book. I answered the questions as best I could, but then I thought, hey, what does the author think these words mean?I searched for
I've heard so many wonderful things about this book since it won the Newbery Honor, I'm embarrassed to admit it's taken me this long to read it. However, as I'd avoided any reviews that seemed spoilery I had no clear idea of what the story was about, except for the story of three sisters growing up in the 1960's and having some sort of summer adventure.In short, I had no idea what a fascinating, surprising, soul-searching story was ahead of me, and I'm even more happy now that I went in
Excellent novel for middle grade readers in particular to learn about the sixties and the Black Panthers. Fast enjoyable read and full of a lot of sentiment and humour. Check out my in-depth review http://didibooksenglish.wordpress.com...
This was so great - it's going on to the (virtual) shelf of MG books that present difficult, even painful family dynamics with a light and humorous touch. Delphine is wonderful, and the time and place beautifully depicted. It was also great to learn about the type of summer camp the Black Panthers ran in many communities. I especially loved the way we see Delphine finally able to voice her anger at her mother for leaving, and know that's not the end of it. Just one small quote: I wouldn't be
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