Author: Jacqueline WoodsonGenre: Autobiography, Memoir
What this book is about: This book is sort of an autobiography but it is written in verse. The book is about the time of the Civil Rights Movement and about four kids: Hope, Dell, Roman, and Jacqueline. Each of them has a special talent. Hope has his songs, Dell is incredibly smart, but Jacqueline can write. Her dad left her when she was young; they only have their mother. So their 'dad' is Grandpa. They have two places they call home: where they live in the North, New York City, and where their grandparents live in the South. But which is really home? This book tells you how to listen to the things around you, and to stand up for what you believe in.
Your opinion: In all, I thought it was a great book, but I think it could be a little less confusing. Also, I would have liked it more if it had described more protests to unfair treatment and more standing up for your rights.
Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
Who would like this book: I think that people who like reading poetry or realistic fiction would like this book.
Reviewed by: ST
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