Book Detail

Morning Girl

Publication Information
Author:  Dorris, Michael Illustrator:  
Title:  Morning Girl Date:  1994
Publisher:  Hyperion City:  New York
ISBN, paperback:   ISBN, hardback:  1-56282-661-1

Recommended audience:
ABE/ABLE:   Yes ESOL:  
Family:   Yes Young Adult:   Yes
Picture:  

General Information:
Book Type(s):    historical fiction

HSE Descriptor(s):    social studies

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.

Keywords: select any link below for a list of resources which also have that keyword
bullet Social Studies > anthropology > island life
bullet Emotions-Personal Issues > personal issues > individual > coming-of-age
bullet Emotions-Personal Issues > emotions > love
bullet Family > children
bullet Geography > locations > countries > Caribbean
bullet History > region > Caribbean
bullet Family > siblings


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