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No Girls Allowed: Tales of Daring Women Dressed as Men for Love, Freedom and Adventure
Susan Hughes (2008), 80 pages
Illustrated by Willow Dawson
Audience: 5th Grade - 8th Grade
Category: Adventure, Especially for Girls, Folklore, Graphic Novel, Historical, Multicultural, Nonfiction
This unusual graphic novel tells the tales of women who dared to defy convention and do things that were forbidden for women to do--while disguised as men! The bold, black and white illustrations and distinctive style bring to life these fascinating stories. Read about a female pharoah, a woman who commanded a Viking raiding ship, a soldier, and more. These women showed bravery equal to or more than that of your typical hero. They risked all to be free, to love who they wanted, for power and for adventure, and their legendary tales make for an amazing read.
Similar books: Independent Dames by Laurie Halse Anderson; Women Daredevils by Julie Cummins; The Serpent Slayer: and Other Stories of Strong Women by Katrin Tchana
Reviewed by: lauraf
Date read: 2/1/2013
ISBN-10: 1554531772
ISBN-13: 9781554531776
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Papa's Mark
Gwendolyn Battle-Lavert (2004), 32 pages
Illustrated by Colin Bootman
Audience: Preschool - 4th Grade
In 'Papa's Mark' by Gwnedolyn Battle-Lavert, Simms and his Papa knew how important the right to vote was to a black man living in the south during the 1960's. 'America could change for the better if all people had a say in the running of it,' was the consensus of the black community living in Lamar County. Even though the Fifteenth Amendment of the Constitution protected the rights of all people to vote, many restrictions were adopted in the southern states to make it impossible for members of the black community to exercise their rights. Gang violence, voting taxes, and literacy tests were obstacles instituted by many white communities to prevent the African-Americans from voting. So when Simm's Papa was able (after many nights of practice) to sign his own name at the voting booth, Samuel T. Blow could feel the winds of change shaping a newer and brighter America.
Similar authors: Deborah Wiles; Jacqueline Woodson;
Similar books: Freedom Summer by Deborah Wiles;
The Other side by Jacqueline Woodson;
Goin' Someplace Special by Pat McKissack;
Pop's Bridge by Eve Bunting;
Coolies by Yin
Reviewed by: mb
Date read: 8/1/2011
ISBN-10: 082341650X
ISBN-13: 9780823416509
Party in Ramadan
Asma Mobin-Uddin (2009), 32 pages
Illustrated by Laura Jacobsen
Audience: 1st Grade - 3rd Grade
Leena has decided to fast on Fridays during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. She is invited to a friend's party on a Friday, and decides to go, but not to eat or drink. Will Leena be able to resist the cake and lemonade? See how Leena's family break their fast after sunset and have a special celebration.
Reviewed by: msp
Date read: 8/21/2009
ISBN-10: 1590786041
ISBN-13: 9781590786048
Pedro's Burro
Alyssa Satin Capucilli (2007), 32 pages
Illustrated by Pau Estrada
Audience: Preschool - 1st Grade
Go with Pedro and his Papa to the Market Place to buy a new burro that can pull and carry--But there are so many burros to choose from! How will they ever find the perfect burro? Maybe Pedro and his Papa will just have to let the perfect burro find them. This is an easy-to-read story that is just perfect for the Level 1 reader.
Similar authors: Mercer Mayer
Similar books: Chicken said, 'Cluck!' by Judyann Grant;
Biscuit Takes a Walk by Alyssa Satin Capucilli;
What's That, Mittens? by Lola M. Schaefer
Reviewed by: mb
Date read: 7/8/2009
ISBN-10: 0060560320
ISBN-13: 9780060560324
Pipaluk was out with her father on her first hunting trip. Snuggled under the furs piled high in the dog sled and heading for home, Pipaluk gazed at the night sky as the sled pulled her through the Arctic night. All of a sudden, the dogs led them to the edge of a savssat (ice hole). There, they saw an amazing yet terrible sight. Thousands of Beluga Whales were caught in the ice, without a means of escape. The Arctic Sea had closed in around them and they would all starve if they could not find their way out of the hole into the sea. With the help of the village people, an icebreaker, and a child's song, the whales are led to safety. 'Pipaluk and the Whales' by John Himmelman is a tender and inspirational story of a people's love and respect for their fellow creatures.
Book Series: National Geographic Society
Similar authors: Cynthia Rylant
Similar books: The Lighthouse Family. The Whale by Cynthia Rylant;
Whale Snow by Debby Dahl Edwardson;
Proud to be Inuvialuit by James Pokiak;
Mama Do you love me? by Barbara M. Joose
Reviewed by: mb
Date read: 7/8/2011
ISBN-10: 0792282175
ISBN-13: 9780792282174
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