Book Review- One Crazy Summer - 870 Words

Book Review- One Crazy Summer The genre historical fiction focuses young readers to inform them about historical and significant cultural events in history, but to do in a way that is comfortable for readers in this age group. One Crazy Summer is a good example of young adult literature of highlighting cultural/historical events and entertaining to its audience. Two characteristics that make this a great novel for middle school readers is that 1- It encourages further inquiry( historical) and 2-The situations and characters are relatable (Y/A novel). The story is set in 1968 in Oakland, California three young girls Delphine, Vonetta, and Fern who leave their father in Brooklyn to go Oakland to meet their mother who abandoned them. Oakland at this time is a boiling pot with political and racial turmoil, with the Black Panthers at the head of a movement fighting for civil rights. In a historical context many readers at this age level have not been exposed to the many freedom fighter organizations like The Black Panthers, middle school students are usually only exposed to a limited number of figures in the civil rights movement like Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X. In One Crazy Summer, the racial and social tones are very accurate for the time, this is something that also resembles in today’s society since race relations have improved but as still has a long way to go. This story gives a nice glimpse of the societal issues of the time with the mention of rioting inShow MoreRelatedKill A Mocking Bird By Harper Lee Essay1 581 Words   |  7 PagesLee with the Presidential Medal of Freedom for her â€Å"outstanding contribution to America’s literary tradition† at a ceremony at the White House. Ms. Lee passed away at the age of 89 on February 19, 2016. Let’s take a look at the main characters of the book. The main person in the story is a young rebellious tomboy named Scout. Scout is the narrator of the story. She has a fierceness about her but, at the same time is very compassionate. She believes in the goodness of people and this is important toRead MoreChapter About Attachment Of The Novel The Book I Essay1684 Words   |  7 PagesAs I read the chapter about attachment in the book, I was fairly certain about the category I fell under. As Tai began talking about attachment in lecture, my hunch was solidified in my mind. I took the attachment quiz, which affirmed my beliefs. I am insecurely attached, specifically anxiously attached. At first, I didn’t really understand what caused my attachment style, I just knew that I identified the most with it. I find it very difficult to open up to others, although I often would like toRead MoreSteve Jobs Essay1275 Words   |  6 Pagesto the crazy ones, the misfits, the re bels, the troublemakers, the round pegs in the square holes... the ones who see things differently -- theyre not fond of rules... You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them, but the only thing you cant do is ignore them because they change things... they push the human race forward, and while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius, because the ones who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world, are the ones who doRead MoreBiography and Work of Stephen King Essays1337 Words   |  6 Pagesand â€Å"here’s Johnny!† can all be connected to the KING of terror and horror, Stephen King. King is one of todays most popular and best selling writers. King combines thrillers, science fiction, the paranormal and detective themes into his stories. He is mainly known for his novels, which has allowed him to do different types of writings such as movie scripts, nonfiction, autobiographies, childrens books, and short stories. Kings works are so powerful because he uses his experience and observationsRead MoreAnalysis Of Walt Whitman s Leaves Of Grass 945 Words   |  4 PagesTyler Petry Walt Whitman Mar 20 2017 Walt Whitman was one of the greatest poets of the eighteen hundreds. Most of his poems can be found in his short book Leaves of Grass. He is one of the best known America s poets and set the standard for intellectual patriotic poems. Walt was born on May 31, 1819 in Long Island, New York. His father was an English carpenter and house builder whom was very strict. While hisRead MoreEssay on Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been1312 Words   |  6 PagesWhere Are You Going, Where Have You Been by Joyce Carol Oates â€Å"Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been†, is one of the many short stories written by Mrs. Joyce Carol Oates that has become highly recognized. It was inspired by a magazine story about a serial killer. It quickly it became very popular andwas even the basis for the 1985 hit movie, â€Å"SmoothTalk†. Like many other short stories and novels written by Joyce Carol Oates, â€Å"Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been† is a story thatRead MoreSteve Jobs By Walter Isaacson1221 Words   |  5 Pagestechnology industry. Jobs, a natural born leader, was a co-founder, chairman, and CEO of Apple. In addition, he was a founder and CEO of NeXT, Inc. and chairman of Pixar. Under his leadership, the companies he led revolutionised the technology industry. The book I read is Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson. Jobs was born in 1955 to Joanne Schieble, who decided to put Jobs up for adoption upon her father’s request. Steve was adopted by Paul and Clara Jobs, but he would â€Å"later bristle whenever anyone referred toRead MoreThe Bell Jar Themes Essay925 Words   |  4 Pagesbattle through several obstacles in order to move on with her life. She also feels like she does not fit in with society. Women’s role in society during this time also contributes to Esther’s qualities. In order to understand the themes of the novel, one must learn who Sylvia Plath is. Sylvia Plath was born on October 27, 1932 in Boston. Some say that The Bell Jar is a semi- autobiographical novel because Esther and Sylvia share many of the same qualities. Both women attempted to become successfulRead MoreHills Like White Elephants, By Ernest Hemingway1673 Words   |  7 Pagesthe lovely â€Å"hills across the valley† of the Ebro is symbolic to Jig because every curve creates the illusion of a further developed pregnant belly and the fuller breast of a pregnant woman (Oliver 203). In his article. Timothy O’Brien mentions that one side of the hills Jig saw was dry, dull, and sterile looking, symbolizing the death, lost, and feeling of dying inside. â€Å"Fields of grain and trees† were on the other side of the hill, appearing fertile to symbolize a vibrant future life. ThroughoutRead MoreThe Life and Times of Benjamin Bugsy Siegel1256 Words   |  6 PagesSouthwell 212); however, tragedy struck one summer evening after the suave Siegel was mu rdered in his mistress’ home on June 20, 1947 (Carter 189). Bugsy Siegel affected millions of lives worldwide, whether through his psychotic acts as a mafia hit man, or his revolutionary idea of the gambling oasis, that is now Las Vegas (Southwell 212; Carter 179; Bugsy Siegel Encyclopaedia par. 3). Siegel’s tragic death, furthermore, shall forever be in the history books as a tragedy that would forever cripple