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From: Robin Smith <robinsmith59>
Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2005 20:00:19 -0600
I liked this book very much when I read it earlier in the year.
It is a straightforward historical tale, set in the '30s, about a midwife who had been born into slavery, debt and a little girl's growing up and accepting more responsibility than normally required of an eleven-year-old. To pay off her parent's debt (after baby sister Cleo's birth), Viney assists midwife Missy Violet. I love books about medical details--and of birth particularly. Even when I was a girl, I loved dramatic birthing scenes--and this book has one of those. But mostly, Hathaway kept the narrative straightforward and managed to keep Viney's voice strong but believable.
I would guess this would be best for a child in grades 4 and up. I checked for age recommendations online, but I think 7 (Publishers' Weekly) is a bit young for some of the birth details. A little background into slavery, the Emancipation Proclamation would be helpful in order to fully appreciate Viney (and Missy Violet's) story.
I had read almost all of the CSK winners this year before the announcement and this was the award that really made me smile.
I love an award that recognizes new talent--I hope the award shines the spotlight on this deserving book and author.
Robin
----- Original Message -----
From: Boagjohns at aol.com
To: Subscribers of ccbc-net
Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2005 4:52 PM
Subject: Re: [ccbc-net] Other awards
Hi, Everyone
Does anyone have any thoughts on the CSK winners and honor books? Any reaction to the sophistication in Kadir's style for Ellington is Not a Street? How about the reprise of The People Could Fly - much more than just a duplication of illustrations in the earlier title?
For what audience would suggest Missy Violet and Me?
Henrietta
Received on Thu 10 Mar 2005 08:00:19 PM CST
Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2005 20:00:19 -0600
I liked this book very much when I read it earlier in the year.
It is a straightforward historical tale, set in the '30s, about a midwife who had been born into slavery, debt and a little girl's growing up and accepting more responsibility than normally required of an eleven-year-old. To pay off her parent's debt (after baby sister Cleo's birth), Viney assists midwife Missy Violet. I love books about medical details--and of birth particularly. Even when I was a girl, I loved dramatic birthing scenes--and this book has one of those. But mostly, Hathaway kept the narrative straightforward and managed to keep Viney's voice strong but believable.
I would guess this would be best for a child in grades 4 and up. I checked for age recommendations online, but I think 7 (Publishers' Weekly) is a bit young for some of the birth details. A little background into slavery, the Emancipation Proclamation would be helpful in order to fully appreciate Viney (and Missy Violet's) story.
I had read almost all of the CSK winners this year before the announcement and this was the award that really made me smile.
I love an award that recognizes new talent--I hope the award shines the spotlight on this deserving book and author.
Robin
----- Original Message -----
From: Boagjohns at aol.com
To: Subscribers of ccbc-net
Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2005 4:52 PM
Subject: Re: [ccbc-net] Other awards
Hi, Everyone
Does anyone have any thoughts on the CSK winners and honor books? Any reaction to the sophistication in Kadir's style for Ellington is Not a Street? How about the reprise of The People Could Fly - much more than just a duplication of illustrations in the earlier title?
For what audience would suggest Missy Violet and Me?
Henrietta
Received on Thu 10 Mar 2005 08:00:19 PM CST
