The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

Grow: A Novel in Verse

Bibliography: Havill, J.(2008).Grow: A Novel in Verse. Atlanta: Peachtree. Book Summary When Berneetha decides to grow a vegetable garden on Mr. Conn’s vacant lot, twelve year old Kate joins her. Berneetha is a retired teacher and everything about her is big. In Kate’s words” Berneetha not fat. “She’s big. She’s round. There is a lot of her. Berneetha is not meant to fit in the same skinny space reserved for people who care about those things”. Kate and Berneetha head out together to the vacant lot and start preparing it for planting. First they have to get rid of all the trash. At first people in the neighborhood think the two are crazy. But as the garden starts to take shape people slowly join in to lend a hand. They are joined by Harlan the “graffiti gangster”, Dr. Citra Arockiasamy who contributes tomatoes plants, and various other community members. Soon the garden is ready and the vegetables have be...

The Tequila Worm

Bibliography: Canales, V.(2005). The Tequila Worm. New York: Wendy Lamb Books Book Summary It is about a young girl, Sofia, growing up in a Mexican- American family. The story centered on family life and traditions. It starts with a young Sofia as she goes through the process of growing up from childhood to adulthood. The various stages of her life are marked by timeless traditions that keep her grounded throughout her life and teach her the value of family in her life. Sofia encounters conflict at school from other kids because she is different. Her resolve to succeed gives her the guts to rise above any petty conflict she encounters from other children. Sofia’s ambition to go to college and the effort that she puts in school finally earns her a scholarship, something that most kids would identify with. My Impression The story is rich with Mexican American culture. Unique Hispani...

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