Bluish |
Publication Information
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Author: Hamilton, Virginia |
Illustrator: |
Title: Bluish |
Date: 1999 |
Publisher: Blue Sky/ Scholastic |
City: New York |
ISBN, paperback: 0-590-28879-2 |
ISBN, hardback: |
Recommended audience:
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ABE/ABLE:
Yes |
ESOL:
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Family:
Yes |
Young Adult:
Yes |
Picture:
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General Information:
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Book Type(s):
fiction, diaries and journals
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HSE Descriptor(s):
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Summary: |
This is a warm, easy to read story of three young girls and their developing friendship. Natalie, whom the children call Bluish, suffers from leukemia. |
Teaching Ideas: |
Obvious discussion points might include how people, especially children, learn about differences or about diseases. Stylistic discussions might focus on Hamilton's use of the journal. Dreenie's compassion, understanding, and friendship/ acceptance related to either Bluish or Tuli would be a good focus of writing and discussion. Learners may want to keep a journal of the growing relationships as they read. Ms. Baker is an extraordinary teacher. Students might want to discuss why. |
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