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Something To Hold (2011)

by Katherine Schlick Noe(Favorite Author)

3.87 of 5 Votes: 1

ISBN

0547558139 (ISBN13: 9780547558134)

languge

English

genre

Historical Fiction

publisher

Clarion Books

review 1: When Kitty’s father lands a new job on the Warm Springs Reservation in Oregon, Kitty moves to a place where she is one of two white children in her school. It is 1962, and at her new school, Kitty is an outcast because of her race. The Indian population have a strong resentment of white people and it takes Kitty a little while to truly understand why. Once she does, she begins to make friends and feel less like an outsider. She becomes interested in the rich culture of the Indians and aware of the way some of the white adults in the school treat the Indians with barely contained contempt. The story has its moments of adventure (fleeing from deadly wildfires), friendship, and enlightenment. This would be a great story to discuss with students. It is a differing perspectiv... moree on racism and prejudice, but one that may help some students better understand this rich culture!Price: 16.99Suitability: Grades 4-7Illustrations: N/AGenre: Historical fiction/realistic fictionPossible Censorship Issues: N/ACall #: FIC NOE
review 2: I really enjoyed this book. It engaged me emotionally and kept me wanting to read. Love the positive message of being kind. I found some of the things the kids did unbelievable. Not so much that they ruined the book though. For instance, while I agree the reticence of a shy/new kid could be perceived as "stuck up" I don't believe an 11 year old would identify it and call it out. Similarly, I agree being nice and jumping in is good advice I can't see an 11 year old giving it.Speaking to the criticism of some other reviewers that all the Christians in the book are portrayed negatively, the author's family is Christian and they are clearly positive. I realize it's a novel but the book would have benefited from a photo or two. Look up the fire towers on the web. less

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