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I Will Always Write Back: How One Letter Changed Two Lives
by Martin Ganda, Caitlin Alifirenka
Age: Middle school-high school
Historical event: September 11th (briefly)
Although it had the potential to be a "white American girl eases guilt by sending money to Africa" book, this dual perspective novel shows a realistic transformation of both tweens lives through their pen pal correspondence across the ocean. It was annoying to hear about the girl's petty problems (so many boys to date!) in comparison to Martin's poverty-stricken life but it made the story all the more real and, perhaps, relatable for readers.
The greatest message of this book is to show readers that making a difference in the world can start by making a difference in one person's life by getting to know that person, being honest, and being determined.
Historical event: September 11th (briefly)
Although it had the potential to be a "white American girl eases guilt by sending money to Africa" book, this dual perspective novel shows a realistic transformation of both tweens lives through their pen pal correspondence across the ocean. It was annoying to hear about the girl's petty problems (so many boys to date!) in comparison to Martin's poverty-stricken life but it made the story all the more real and, perhaps, relatable for readers.
The greatest message of this book is to show readers that making a difference in the world can start by making a difference in one person's life by getting to know that person, being honest, and being determined.