Morning Girl |
Publication Information
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Author: Dorris, Michael |
Illustrator: |
Title: Morning Girl |
Date: 1994 |
Publisher: Hyperion |
City: New York |
ISBN, paperback: |
ISBN, hardback: 1-56282-661-1 |
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):
historical fiction
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HSE Descriptor(s):
social studies
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Summary: |
In alternating chapters, Morning Girl (age 12) and her brother describe life on a Bahamian island in 1492. (Note: this book won the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction.) |
Teaching Ideas: |
One reader was concerned that the book seems too childish in spots. Sister-brother alternating chapters offer point-of-view possibilities. Discussion or writing could also focus on family life, customs, or relationships. Dorris uses lots of interesting imagery and beautiful figurative language; learners may want to jot down and share their favorites. |
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