Post by Charlynn on Jul 12, 2011 12:29:57 GMT -5
Mockingbird
~ by: Kathryn Erskine
Her brother is dead, she has Asperger's, and Caitlin just doesn't Get It – feelings, people, or how they work together. With the help of her school counselor, though, and her first friend, Caitlin strives to find closure. Despite the tragedy of her brother's death, losing him forces Caitlin to start interacting with others. Something “good, strong, and beautiful” is created from something terrible, and, in the process, Caitlin starts to heal herself... and her community; she gives everyone hope. Using stream of consciousness, Erskine allows Caitlin to freely share her thoughts. In doing so, Caitlin says many things that others only dream of admitting. It should be a freeing experience for readers and a learning one, too, as the audience experiences life through the eyes of someone who approaches the world differently than they do. A winner of the National Book Award, Mockingbird is an emotional revelation.
5 out of 5 Stars
~ by: Kathryn Erskine
Her brother is dead, she has Asperger's, and Caitlin just doesn't Get It – feelings, people, or how they work together. With the help of her school counselor, though, and her first friend, Caitlin strives to find closure. Despite the tragedy of her brother's death, losing him forces Caitlin to start interacting with others. Something “good, strong, and beautiful” is created from something terrible, and, in the process, Caitlin starts to heal herself... and her community; she gives everyone hope. Using stream of consciousness, Erskine allows Caitlin to freely share her thoughts. In doing so, Caitlin says many things that others only dream of admitting. It should be a freeing experience for readers and a learning one, too, as the audience experiences life through the eyes of someone who approaches the world differently than they do. A winner of the National Book Award, Mockingbird is an emotional revelation.
5 out of 5 Stars