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Title: Felita by Nicholasa Mohr, Dena Wallenstein Neusner, Ray Cruz ISBN: 0-14-130643-2 Publisher: Puffin Pub. Date: September, 1999 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 3 (2 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: Felita Review
Comment: Felita is a story of a Puerto Rican family struggling to give their children a brighter future in the face of racism and prejudice. I think these are important issues that need to be addressed with children, in the classroom or in the home. I found it especially poignant that the children immediately accepted Felita as a friend, but it was the adults that rejected differences and cultivated the prejudice in their children. I am confused about the previous review stating that this book is appropriate for chidren ages 4-8. The back of the book states that it is for children 7-11 years of age and the top of this page states that it is appropriate for ages 9-12. Children of these ages should become familiar with short chapter books such as this one. Overall, I found this to be a good addition to a culturally diverse selection of childrens books-- one perspective to add to the many that make up life in the United States.
Rating: 2
Summary: A book better shared
Comment: Felita introduces the reader to a strong and loving Puerto Rican family living in New York. The characters are well-developed and interesting. The plot is interesting enough to engage young readers. The book is recommended for children 4-8, but I feel it is more appropriate for children comfortable with chapter books. I realize that age levels are subjective, but I believe that a 4-8 year old would be better off sharing this book with a caregiver or teacher. The book deals with racism and death of a loved one, and for these reasons I feel that it makes an appropriate shared reading book. It is important to offer children a chance to discuss Felita's experience with racism. Without open discussion,it could lead the reader to believe that all Irish and Germans are racist. In this story Felita's beloved grandmother dies, but the death is dealt with in three pages at the end of the story. I don't think given the care taken to describe the relationship between Felita and her grandmother, this ending does the characters or subject justice.
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Title: Going Home by Nicholasa Mohr, Dena Wallenstein Neusner ISBN: 0141306440 Publisher: Puffin Pub. Date: September, 1999 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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Title: Nilda by Nicholasa Mohr ISBN: 0934770611 Publisher: Prentice Hall (K-12) Pub. Date: January, 1986 List Price(USD): $11.95 |
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Title: Before We Were Free by JULIA ALVAREZ ISBN: 0375815449 Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers Pub. Date: 13 August, 2002 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
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Title: Breadwinner by Deborah Ellis ISBN: 0888994168 Publisher: Groundwood Books Pub. Date: 10 November, 2001 List Price(USD): $5.95 |
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