Brief reviews and thoughts about children's and young adult books by Minnesota authors (or illustrators), or about Minnesota. If I get the urge, it may also include ideas for using the books in the classroom. The emphasis is on books published since 1995, but don't be surprised if an oldie-but-goodie slips in occasionally.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Soul Moon Soup
Phoebe Rose dreams of becoming an artist. But life is hard, living on the streets of a big city, because she and her mother are homeless. The last straw occurs when a thief steals the suitcase with all their earthly possessions, and Phoebe Rose is sent to the country to live with her grandmother, while her mom tries to get back on her feet. A novel told in verse form, and written by Minnesotan Lindsay Lee Johnson; this will encourage readers to think about families and about what the really important things are in life.
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