- Taschenbuch: 224 Seiten
- Verlag: Yearling (8. September 1997)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 0440414121
- ISBN-13: 978-0440414124
- Vom Hersteller empfohlenes Alter: 10 - 13 Jahre
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 13,4 x 1,5 x 19,8 cm
- Durchschnittliche Kundenbewertung: 4.4 von 5 Sternen Alle Rezensionen anzeigen (120 Kundenrezensionen)
- Amazon Bestseller-Rang: Nr. 535.181 in Englische Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Englische Bücher)
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The year is 1963, and self-important Byron Watson is the bane of his younger brother Kenny's existence. Constantly in trouble for one thing or another, from straightening his hair into a "conk" to lighting fires to freezing his lips to the mirror of the new family car, Byron finally pushes his family too far. Before this "official juvenile delinquent" can cut school or steal change one more time, Momma and Dad finally make good on their threat to send him to the deep south to spend the summer with his tiny, strict grandmother. Soon the whole family is packed up, ready to make the drive from Flint, Michigan, straight into one of the most chilling moments in America's history: the burning of the Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church with four little girls inside.
Christopher Paul Curtis's alternately hilarious and deeply moving novel, winner of the Newbery Honor and the Coretta Scott King Honor, blends the fictional account of an African American family with the factual events of the violent summer of 1963. Fourth grader Kenny is an innocent and sincere narrator; his ingenuousness lends authenticity to the story and invites readers of all ages into his world, even as it changes before his eyes. Curtis is also the acclaimed author of Bud, Not Buddy, winner of the Newbery Medal. (Ages 9 to 12) --Emilie Coulter -- Dieser Text bezieht sich auf eine andere Ausgabe: Taschenbuch .
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Gr. 4^-8. In a voice that's both smart and naive, strong and scared, fourth-grader Kenny Watson tells about his African American family in Flint, Michigan, in 1963. We get to know his strict, loving parents and his tough older brother, who gets into so much trouble his parents decide to take him back "home" to Birmingham, Alabama, where maybe his strong grandmother will teach him some sense. Several of the family stories are a bit self-conscious (we keep being told we're going to laugh as Dad puts on a show and acts the fool), but the relationships aren't idealized. Racism and the civil rights movement are like a soft rumble in the background, especially as the Watsons drive south. Then Kenny's cute little sister is in a Birmingham church when a bomb goes off. She escapes (Curtis doesn't exploit the horror), but we're with Kenny as he dreads that she's part of the rubble. In this compelling first novel, form and content are one: in the last few chapters, the affectionate situation comedy is suddenly transformed, and we see how racist terror can invade the shelter of home. Hazel Rochman
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The main character is ten-year-old, African-American, Kenny Watson. Kenny is the middle child of a family that lives in Flint, Michigan. This story is mostly about Kenny, his times at school and the love/hate relationships with his older brother, Byron and little sister, Joetta. Kenny is a bright child, and an excellent reader, but he has lazy eyes. These attributes sometimes cause him to be made fun of. Kenny's brother gets into much trouble during the time of the book and the parents decide to send him to his grandmother for the summer. Near the end of the book, the whole family takes a trip to Birmingham, Alabama to drop off Byron. While there, Kenny almost drowns in a lake and Joetta is nearly killed, during one infamous bombing of an African American church. The children are exposed to the hatred felt toward their people and the book ends with their dealing of this hatred. The epilogue is excellent in summing up some of the events of that time period, and of the heroes that were prevalent. The hatred and racism touches you deeply because you had grown to love and respect the Watson family.
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I read this book last year but enjoyed it so much I wanted to add my two cents. Adult or child, you will enjoy the characters in this wonderful story of family. The Watson's trip was minimal compared to the rest of the story. I say if you're going to take a trip, young or old, take the Watson's with you. Peace and love, Breezee.
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The Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963
This story is about five African americans who visit birmingham.Who are effected by an Historical event that takes the lives of four young girl I liked the book The Watson Go to... Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 6. Juni 2000 veröffentlicht
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The book The Watsons Go to Birmingham -1963 is a great book. I have never read or heard of this book before. It is a true piece of literature. It is about a black family in 1963. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 13. Mai 2000 veröffentlicht
Be a part of the Wierd Watsons
This is great book to read to children. I read this book for my Children's Literature class and I loved it. I felt like I was sitting in their house and was a part of their family. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 3. Mai 2000 veröffentlicht
Watsons go to Birmingham-1963
This book is about a family in 1963 that lives in FlintMichigan but are from Birmingham. They were nicknamed the weirdWatsons and in this book you will find out why. Lesen Sie weiter...
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The Wacky Watsons
The Watsons are a black family living in Flint, Michigan, in 1963. The Watson Family consists of Wilona and Daniel Watson, and their children ( in order starting with the oldest... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 1. Mai 2000 von Samara Vise
Move over, Bill Cosby
This is one of the funniest books I have ever read. Chris Curtis is a major talent. He is just as funny as Bill C. Don't miss this book. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 29. April 2000 von Roger Paulding
The Watsons go to Birmingham 1963
This book takes place in the 1960's. It begins in Flint, Michigan, and follows the adventures of the Watson family, through the narration of ten year old Kenny. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 25. April 2000 veröffentlicht
The Watsons Go to Birmingham- 1963
The Watsons Go to Birmingham- 1963 is both a humorous and tragic story that takes you back in American history during the Civil Rights Movement. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 20. April 2000 von Allison
The Watsons Go To Birmingham-1963
The Watsons Go to Birmingham is a wonderful story about a family in Michigan during the Civil Rights Movement. The family survives tragedy and humiliation. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 20. April 2000 veröffentlicht
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The Watson's Go to Bermingham-1963
Would you like to be black in Alabama in 1963?I thought a lot about this while I was reading , "The Watson's go to Bermingham-1963" by... Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 20. April 2000 veröffentlicht
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