Bluish
Publication Information
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:
ABE/ABLE:   Yes	ESOL:
Family:   Yes	Young Adult:   Yes
Picture:
General Information:
Book Type(s):    fiction, diaries and journals
HSE Descriptor(s):
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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