Written by Christopher Paul Curtis
Published by Yearling in 1999
Genre: Historical Fiction
Number of Pages: 245
Overview
This historical fiction is about a 10 year old little boy during the Depression era in Michigan. As he sets out to find his father he is filled with an abundance of hope and adventure. This is a wonderful book for a class that is studying this particular time era and is a great way for the students to really get into the perspective of someone who is actually living it. This novels realistic style is complimented by its humor and air of wonderment.
“Curtis writes with a razor-sharp intelligence that grabs the reader by the heart and never lets go. . . . This highly recommended title [is] at the top of the list of books to be read again and again.”
—Voice of Youth Advocates, Starred
Grade Level: 4-5
Content Area: Social studies, History, Diversity
Student Connection: This would be a geat book to read when discussing the Depression era with your students. If you had a student who struggle to become interested in the topic of history, this book would definitely help them to become more enthused and interested in the events of that time period.
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