What makes them unique? Why do you think Jasmine would want to be one? Would you want to be a water bear too? Explain your answer.Ģ. Water bear is the common name for an organism called a tardigrade. Jasmine says if she has to be something else, she would choose to be a water bear. Look Both Ways reminds us to look at the world and the people around us more closely, and notice all the things that connect us to one another and our communities.ġ.
Realistic and moving, the book is fast-paced, funny, and empathetic, with a cast of characters that readers are sure to find relatable and likable.
The book does not shy away from hard topics, and the characters deal with very real grief, fear, and loss with resiliency, compassion, and even humor. Through these ten stories, Jason Reynolds offers glimpses into the private struggles, strengths, and secrets of students who only know each other in passing. Look Both Ways is composed of interconnected stories, each centering on different students at Latimer Middle School and set in one of the blocks surrounding the school. Look Both Ways: A Tale Told in Ten Blocks Jason Reynolds conjures ten tales (one per block) about what happens after the dismissal bell rings, and brilliantly weaves them into one wickedly funny, piercingly poignant look at the detours we face on the walk home, and in life. This story was going to begin like all the best stories.
“As innovative as it is emotionally arresting.” - Entertainment Weeklyįrom National Book Award finalist and #1 New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds comes a novel told in ten blocks, showing all the different directions kids’ walks home can take. A New York Times Best Children’s Book of 2019Ī Washington Post Best Children’s Book of 2019Ī School Library Journal Best Middle Grade Book of 2019Ī Kirkus Reviews Best Middle Grade Book of 2019
0 kommentar(er)
