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- Publication Date
- 2007-08-21
- Pages
- 249
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- 9780312367657
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Publisher
Feiwel & Friends
ISBN-10
0312367651
ISBN-13
9780312367657
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57036494
Product Key Features
Book Title
Home of the Brave
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2007
Topic
Animals / Cows, People & Places / Africa, School & Education, People & Places / United States / African American, General, People & Places / United States / General
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Format
Hardcover
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Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
12.7 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
5.7 in
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Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
2006-032053
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22
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American culture, the Minnesota climate, and personal identity are examined in this moving first-person novel written in free verse . . . Kek is both a representative of all immigrants and a character in his own right . . . Kek will be instantly recognizable to immigrants, but he is also well worth meeting by readers living in homogeneous communities., This beautiful story of hope and resilience . . . is an almost lyrical story . . . Kek's voice is particularly strong as he models the difficulties experienced by a new immigrant . . . The book highlights the importance of attitude to success, a life lesson worth repeating as well., "American culture, the Minnesota climate, and personal identity are examined in this moving first-person novel written in free verse . . . Kek is both a representative of all immigrants and a character in his own right . . . Kek will be instantly recognizable to immigrants, but he is also well worth meeting by readers living in homogeneous communities."-School Library Journal, starred review"In her first stand-alone book, Applegate (the Animorphs series) effectively uses free verse to capture a Sudanese refugee's impressions of America and his slow adjustment . . . Prefaced by an African proverb, each section of the book marks a stage in the narrator's assimilation, eloquently conveying how his initial confusion fades as survival skills improve and friendships take root . . . Precise, highly accessible language evokes a wide range of emotions and simultaneously tells an initiation story. A memorable inside view of an outsider."-Publishers Weekly"This beautiful story of hope and resilience . . . is an almost lyrical story . . . Kek's voice is particularly strong as he models the difficulties experienced by a new immigrant . . . The book highlights the importance of attitude to success, a life lesson worth repeating as well."-VOYA"The boy's first-person narrative is immediately accessible. Like Hanna Jansen'sOver a Thousand Hills I Walk with You,the focus on one child gets behind those news images of streaming refugees far away."-Booklist". . . [Kek] relates the process of adjusting to his new life in poignant and lyrical free verse, a stylistic choice that helps set the tone of a character who of necessity thinks in images when he can't find the words to carry him from his old language to his new language . . . Kek's observations about the weirdness of American culture and customs will be familiar to immigrants and will cause non-immigrants to see everyday patterns and material possessions in a new light; the evocative spareness of the verse narrative will appeal to poetry lovers as well as reluctant readers and ESL students."-Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books(BCCB)". . . beautifully written in free verse . . . a thought-provoking book about a topic sure to evoke the empathy of readers."-KLIATT"In an immediate, first-person voice, we get a detailed, emotional glimpse into Kek's adjustment to America and its ways. With exact and accessible language-as well as many evocative metaphors, as Kek tries to acclimate to his new life . . . -Applegate gives young readers a compelling account of life as an outsider in America."-Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast (blog)"Kek's experience is not simply that of an immigrant boy looking to be brave in a new situation. He teaches much, of course, of the things challenging a person recently introduced to a place and culture. He also teaches about preserving the valuable parts of one's own history and culture. But most important, his universal longing to be part of a family, to display bravery and courage, to be accepted, make him just like any young person. His poignant story communicates the shared longings of all young people."-Children's Literature Network, Beautifully written in free verse . . . a thought-provoking book about a topic sure to evoke the empathy of readers., In an immediate, first-person voice, we get a detailed, emotional glimpse into Kek's adjustment to America and its ways. With exact and accessible language--as well as many evocative metaphors, as Kek tries to acclimate to his new life . . . Applegate gives young readers a compelling account of life as an outsider in America., "American culture, the Minnesota climate, and personal identity are examined in this moving first-person novel written in free verse . . . Kek is both a representative of all immigrants and a character in his own right . . . Kek will be instantly recognizable to immigrants, but he is also well worth meeting by readers living in homogeneous communities." School Library Journal , starred review "In her first stand-alone book, Applegate (the Animorphs series) effectively uses free verse to capture a Sudanese refugee's impressions of America and his slow adjustment . . . Prefaced by an African proverb, each section of the book marks a stage in the narrator's assimilation, eloquently conveying how his initial confusion fades as survival skills improve and friendships take root . . . Precise, highly accessible language evokes a wide range of emotions and simultaneously tells an initiation story. A memorable inside view of an outsider." Publishers Weekly "This beautiful story of hope and resilience . . . is an almost lyrical story . . . Kek's voice is particularly strong as he models the difficulties experienced by a new immigrant . . . The book highlights the importance of attitude to success, a life lesson worth repeating as well." VOYA "The boy's first-person narrative is immediately accessible. Like Hanna Jansen's Over a Thousand Hills I Walk with You, the focus on one child gets behind those news images of streaming refugees far away." Booklist ". . . [Kek] relates the process of adjusting to his new life in poignant and lyrical free verse, a stylistic choice that helps set the tone of a character who of necessity thinks in images when he can't find the words to carry him from his old language to his new language . . . Kek's observations about the weirdness of American culture and customs will be familiar to immigrants and will cause non-immigrants to see everyday patterns and material possessions in a new light; the evocative spareness of the verse narrative will appeal to poetry lovers as well as reluctant readers and ESL students." Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (BCCB) ". . . beautifully written in free verse . . . a thought-provoking book about a topic sure to evoke the empathy of readers." KLIATT "In an immediate, first-person voice, we get a detailed, emotional glimpse into Kek's adjustment to America and its ways. With exact and accessible languageas well as many evocative metaphors, as Kek tries to acclimate to his new life . . . Applegate gives young readers a compelling account of life as an outsider in America."Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast (blog) "Kek's experience is not simply that of an immigrant boy looking to be brave in a new situation. He teaches much, of course, of the things challenging a person recently introduced to a place and culture. He also teaches about preserving the valuable parts of one's own history and culture. But most important, his universal longing to be part of a family, to display bravery and courage, to be accepted, make him just like any young person. His poignant story communicates the shared longings of all young people."Children's Literature Network, "American culture, the Minnesota climate, and personal identity are examined in this moving first-person novel written in free verse . . . Kek is both a representative of all immigrants and a character in his own right . . . Kek will be instantly recognizable to immigrants, but he is also well worth meeting by readers living in homogeneous communities." -- School Library Journal, starred review "In her first stand-alone book, Applegate (the Animorphs series) effectively uses free verse to capture a Sudanese refugee's impressions of America and his slow adjustment . . . Prefaced by an African proverb, each section of the book marks a stage in the narrator's assimilation, eloquently conveying how his initial confusion fades as survival skills improve and friendships take root . . . Precise, highly accessible language evokes a wide range of emotions and simultaneously tells an initiation story. A memorable inside view of an outsider." -- Publishers Weekly "This beautiful story of hope and resilience . . . is an almost lyrical story . . . Kek's voice is particularly strong as he models the difficulties experienced by a new immigrant . . . The book highlights the importance of attitude to success, a life lesson worth repeating as well." -- VOYA "The boy's first-person narrative is immediately accessible. Like Hanna Jansen's Over a Thousand Hills I Walk with You , the focus on one child gets behind those news images of streaming refugees far away." -- Booklist "[Kek] relates the process of adjusting to his new life in poignant and lyrical free verse, a stylistic choice that helps set the tone of a character who of necessity thinks in images when he can't find the words to carry him from his old language to his new language . . . Kek's observations about the weirdness of American culture and customs will be familiar to immigrants and will cause non-immigrants to see everyday patterns and material possessions in a new light; the evocative spareness of the verse narrative will appeal to poetry lovers as well as reluctant readers and ESL students." -- BCCB "Beautifully written in free verse . . . a thought-provoking book about a topic sure to evoke the empathy of readers." -- KLIATT "In an immediate, first-person voice, we get a detailed, emotional glimpse into Kek's adjustment to America and its ways. With exact and accessible language--as well as many evocative metaphors, as Kek tries to acclimate to his new life . . . Applegate gives young readers a compelling account of life as an outsider in America." -- Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast (blog) "Kek's experience is not simply that of an immigrant boy looking to be brave in a new situation. He teaches much, of course, of the things challenging a person recently introduced to a place and culture. He also teaches about preserving the valuable parts of one's own history and culture. But most important, his universal longing to be part of a family, to display bravery and courage, to be accepted, make him just like any young person. His poignant story communicates the shared longings of all young people." -- Children's Literature Network, In her first stand-alone book, Applegate (the Animorphs series) effectively uses free verse to capture a Sudanese refugee's impressions of America and his slow adjustment . . . Prefaced by an African proverb, each section of the book marks a stage in the narrator's assimilation, eloquently conveying how his initial confusion fades as survival skills improve and friendships take root . . . Precise, highly accessible language evokes a wide range of emotions and simultaneously tells an initiation story. A memorable inside view of an outsider., Texas Bluebonnet Master List Winner of the Josette Frank Award, Bank Street College Winner of the Judy Lopez Memorial Honor Award, Women's National Book Association "American culture, the Minnesota climate, and personal identity are examined in this moving first-person novel written in free verse . . . Kek is both a representative of all immigrants and a character in his own right . . . Kek will be instantly recognizable to immigrants, but he is also well worth meeting by readers living in homogeneous communities." - School Library Journal , starred review "In her first stand-alone book, Applegate (the Animorphs series) effectively uses free verse to capture a Sudanese refugee's impressions of America and his slow adjustment . . . Prefaced by an African proverb, each section of the book marks a stage in the narrator's assimilation, eloquently conveying how his initial confusion fades as survival skills improve and friendships take root . . . Precise, highly accessible language evokes a wide range of emotions and simultaneously tells an initiation story. A memorable inside view of an outsider." - Publishers Weekly "This beautiful story of hope and resilience . . . is an almost lyrical story . . . Kek's voice is particularly strong as he models the difficulties experienced by a new immigrant . . . The book highlights the importance of attitude to success, a life lesson worth repeating as well." - VOYA "The boy's first-person narrative is immediately accessible. Like Hanna Jansen's Over a Thousand Hills I Walk with You , the focus on one child gets behind those news images of streaming refugees far away." -Booklist "[Kek] relates the process of adjusting to his new life in poignant and lyrical free verse, a stylistic choice that helps set the tone of a character who of necessity thinks in images when he can't find the words to carry him from his old language to his new language . . . Kek's observations about the weirdness of American culture and customs will be familiar to immigrants and will cause non-immigrants to see everyday patterns and material possessions in a new light; the evocative spareness of the verse narrative will appeal to poetry lovers as well as reluctant readers and ESL students." - BCCB "Beautifully written in free verse . . . a thought-provoking book about a topic sure to evoke the empathy of readers." - KLIATT "In an immediate, first-person voice, we get a detailed, emotional glimpse into Kek's adjustment to America and its ways. With exact and accessible language-as well as many evocative metaphors, as Kek tries to acclimate to his new life . . . Applegate gives young readers a compelling account of life as an outsider in America." -Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast (blog) "Kek's experience is not simply that of an immigrant boy looking to be brave in a new situation. He teaches much, of course, of the things challenging a person recently introduced to a place and culture. He also teaches about preserving the valuable parts of one's own history and culture. But most important, his universal longing to be part of a family, to display bravery and courage, to be accepted, make him just like any young person. His poignant story communicates the shared longings of all young people." - Children's Literature Network, The boy's first-person narrative is immediately accessible. Like Hanna Jansen's Over a Thousand Hills I Walk with You , the focus on one child gets behind those news images of streaming refugees far away., [Kek] relates the process of adjusting to his new life in poignant and lyrical free verse, a stylistic choice that helps set the tone of a character who of necessity thinks in images when he can't find the words to carry him from his old language to his new language . . . Kek's observations about the weirdness of American culture and customs will be familiar to immigrants and will cause non-immigrants to see everyday patterns and material possessions in a new light; the evocative spareness of the verse narrative will appeal to poetry lovers as well as reluctant readers and ESL students., Kek's experience is not simply that of an immigrant boy looking to be brave in a new situation. He teaches much, of course, of the things challenging a person recently introduced to a place and culture. He also teaches about preserving the valuable parts of one's own history and culture. But most important, his universal longing to be part of a family, to display bravery and courage, to be accepted, make him just like any young person. His poignant story communicates the shared longings of all young people., Praise for Home of the Brave : Texas Bluebonnet Master List Winner of the Josette Frank Award, Bank Street College Winner of the Judy Lopez Memorial Honor Award, Women's National Book Association "American culture, the Minnesota climate, and personal identity are examined in this moving first-person novel written in free verse . . . Kek is both a representative of all immigrants and a character in his own right . . . Kek will be instantly recognizable to immigrants, but he is also well worth meeting by readers living in homogeneous communities." - School Library Journal , starred review "In her first stand-alone book, Applegate (the Animorphs series) effectively uses free verse to capture a Sudanese refugee's impressions of America and his slow adjustment . . . Prefaced by an African proverb, each section of the book marks a stage in the narrator's assimilation, eloquently conveying how his initial confusion fades as survival skills improve and friendships take root . . . Precise, highly accessible language evokes a wide range of emotions and simultaneously tells an initiation story. A memorable inside view of an outsider." - Publishers Weekly "This beautiful story of hope and resilience . . . is an almost lyrical story . . . Kek's voice is particularly strong as he models the difficulties experienced by a new immigrant . . . The book highlights the importance of attitude to success, a life lesson worth repeating as well." - VOYA "The boy's first-person narrative is immediately accessible. Like Hanna Jansen's Over a Thousand Hills I Walk with You , the focus on one child gets behind those news images of streaming refugees far away." -Booklist "[Kek] relates the process of adjusting to his new life in poignant and lyrical free verse, a stylistic choice that helps set the tone of a character who of necessity thinks in images when he can't find the words to carry him from his old language to his new language . . . Kek's observations about the weirdness of American culture and customs will be familiar to immigrants and will cause non-immigrants to see everyday patterns and material possessions in a new light; the evocative spareness of the verse narrative will appeal to poetry lovers as well as reluctant readers and ESL students." - BCCB "Beautifully written in free verse . . . a thought-provoking book about a topic sure to evoke the empathy of readers." - KLIATT "In an immediate, first-person voice, we get a detailed, emotional glimpse into Kek's adjustment to America and its ways. With exact and accessible language-as well as many evocative metaphors, as Kek tries to acclimate to his new life . . . Applegate gives young readers a compelling account of life as an outsider in America." -Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast (blog) "Kek's experience is not simply that of an immigrant boy looking to be brave in a new situation. He teaches much, of course, of the things challenging a person recently introduced to a place and culture. He also teaches about preserving the valuable parts of one's own history and culture. But most important, his universal longing to be part of a family, to display bravery and courage, to be accepted, make him just like any young person. His poignant story communicates the shared longings of all young people." - Children's Literature Network, "American culture, the Minnesota climate, and personal identity are examined in this moving first-person novel written in free verse . . . Kek is both a representative of all immigrants and a character in his own right . . . Kek will be instantly recognizable to immigrants, but he is also well worth meeting by readers living in homogeneous communities."- School Library Journal , starred review "In her first stand-alone book, Applegate (the Animorphs series) effectively uses free verse to capture a Sudanese refugee's impressions of America and his slow adjustment . . . Prefaced by an African proverb, each section of the book marks a stage in the narrator's assimilation, eloquently conveying how his initial confusion fades as survival skills improve and friendships take root . . . Precise, highly accessible language evokes a wide range of emotions and simultaneously tells an initiation story. A memorable inside view of an outsider."- Publishers Weekly "This beautiful story of hope and resilience . . . is an almost lyrical story . . . Kek's voice is particularly strong as he models the difficulties experienced by a new immigrant . . . The book highlights the importance of attitude to success, a life lesson worth repeating as well."- VOYA "The boy's first-person narrative is immediately accessible. Like Hanna Jansen's Over a Thousand Hills I Walk with You, the focus on one child gets behind those news images of streaming refugees far away."- Booklist ". . . [Kek] relates the process of adjusting to his new life in poignant and lyrical free verse, a stylistic choice that helps set the tone of a character who of necessity thinks in images when he can't find the words to carry him from his old language to his new language . . . Kek's observations about the weirdness of American culture and customs will be familiar to immigrants and will cause non-immigrants to see everyday patterns and material possessions in a new light; the evocative spareness of the verse narrative will appeal to poetry lovers as well as reluctant readers and ESL students."- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (BCCB) ". . . beautifully written in free verse . . . a thought-provoking book about a topic sure to evoke the empathy of readers."- KLIATT "In an immediate, first-person voice, we get a detailed, emotional glimpse into Kek's adjustment to America and its ways. With exact and accessible language-as well as many evocative metaphors, as Kek tries to acclimate to his new life . . . -Applegate gives young readers a compelling account of life as an outsider in America."-Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast (blog) "Kek's experience is not simply that of an immigrant boy looking to be brave in a new situation. He teaches much, of course, of the things challenging a person recently introduced to a place and culture. He also teaches about preserving the valuable parts of one's own history and culture. But most important, his universal longing to be part of a family, to display bravery and courage, to be accepted, make him just like any young person. His poignant story communicates the shared longings of all young people."-Children's Literature Network
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Fifth Grade
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Fic
Grade To
Ninth Grade
Synopsis
The author of the bestselling Animorphs series (written under the name K.A. Applegate) delivers her first stand-alone literary novel: a beautifully wrought story about an African immigrant to America, who makes a journey from hardship to hope., Kek comes from Africa. In America he sees snow for the first time, and feels its sting. He's never walked on ice, and he falls. He wonders if the people in this new place will be like the winter - cold and unkind. In Africa, Kek lived with his mother, father, and brother. But only he and his mother have survived, and now she's missing. Kek is on his own. Slowly, he makes friends: a girl who is in foster care; an old woman who owns a rundown farm, and a cow whose name means "family" in Kek's native language. As Kek awaits word of his mother's fate, he weathers the tough Minnesota winter by finding warmth in his new friendships, strength in his memories, and belief in his new country. Bestselling author Katherine Applegate presents a beautifully wrought novel about an immigrant's journey from hardship to hope. Home of the Brave is a 2008 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.
LC Classification Number
PZ7.A6485Hom 2007
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- e***n (390)- Votos emitidos por el comprador.Mes pasadoCompra verificadaGreat transaction, exactly as described, packed well, and promptly shipped on August 6th. Unfortunately the U.S. Postal Service took 23 calendar days to deliver the book. It was shipped from Pennsylvania, to Atlanta, past Alabama to Texas, enjoyed several days in Texas, then to Minneapolis, Jacksonville, Florida, back to Atlanta, finally to Birmingham, and Huntsville. The seller was very responsive and I decided it was interesting to see if/how the book would arrive. Thanks, Joe
- m***m (2330)- Votos emitidos por el comprador.Últimos 6 mesesCompra verificadaI’m thrilled with my recent purchase . The website was user-friendly, and the product descriptions were accurate. Customer service was prompt and helpful, answering all my questions. My order arrived quickly, well-packaged, and the product exceeded my expectations in quality. I’m impressed with the attention to detail and the overall experience. I’ll definitely shop here again and highly recommend from this seller to others. Thank you for a fantastic experience!Tobin's Spirit Guide: Official Ghostbusters Edition by Erik Burnham: Used (#404302598631)
- _***b (56)- Votos emitidos por el comprador.Mes pasadoCompra verificadaI gave 5 stars on shipping because i sent 2 separate emails + they responded with helpful info, even though it arrived late. This was a great value with free shipping + the condition is very good, better than advertised 🙂! The overall quality and appearance is excellent! I highly recommend this seller and give them 👍👍👍👍