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The Grammar Bible: Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Grammar But Didn't Know Whom to Ask
Michael Strumpf, Auriel Douglas
Anya is a young Jewish girl living in China with her family after they left their home in Odessa to escape Hitler. One day, while going on an errand, she finds an abandoned baby girl near her house. She tries to chase after a woman she suspects is the mother, but loses her. So she feels she has no other choice but to bring the baby home.
I had thought the story was going to be about this baby girl she finds, but soon after she brings the baby home, it becomes about boys. One boy who she knew in school, and another she meets that night through her father's acquaintance. I then thought it would've been about this boy and the baby, but then there's another turn of events; a bombing. This bombing was the most exciting part of the story. I wish the aftermath of this had lasted longer, though. Before I knew it, the story was ending. So, to me, this story felt like jumping from one thing to another rather quickly with fast resolutions.
I did enjoy learning about what it was like in China during this time, as well as the customs of both the Chinese and the Jews. This is a good story for young kids to read and to learn about this period. And it will be an easy read for them. There's just some terms in different languages, and probably some of the Jewish customs for Sabbath, that they may not understand.
What is really interesting is that it's based on a true story from the author's family. That makes this story pretty interesting.
I had thought the story was going to be about this baby girl she finds, but soon after she brings the baby home, it becomes about boys. One boy who she knew in school, and another she meets that night through her father's acquaintance. I then thought it would've been about this boy and the baby, but then there's another turn of events; a bombing. This bombing was the most exciting part of the story. I wish the aftermath of this had lasted longer, though. Before I knew it, the story was ending. So, to me, this story felt like jumping from one thing to another rather quickly with fast resolutions.
I did enjoy learning about what it was like in China during this time, as well as the customs of both the Chinese and the Jews. This is a good story for young kids to read and to learn about this period. And it will be an easy read for them. There's just some terms in different languages, and probably some of the Jewish customs for Sabbath, that they may not understand.
What is really interesting is that it's based on a true story from the author's family. That makes this story pretty interesting.
Hutch is always in the wrong place at the wrong time and making the wrong decisions time and time again. He is stuck with an abusive, neglectful mother while his dad is hauling a big rig from here to there. He struggles with school work, steals food because he's hungry, gets arrested, and receives second chances. Through this story we see him grow and decide to swim rather than sink. He learns from those around him and develops a sense of normalcy.
My favorite characters were Nyla and Maggie. All of the characters, especially Hutch, reminded me of students I knew in middle and high school. I've always wondered what happened to them. Now I have hope that things turned out okay.
*I won a copy of this book. This review is 100% honest.
My favorite characters were Nyla and Maggie. All of the characters, especially Hutch, reminded me of students I knew in middle and high school. I've always wondered what happened to them. Now I have hope that things turned out okay.
*I won a copy of this book. This review is 100% honest.
