Full Cicada Moon
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.19 (842 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0525428755 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 400 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-08-02 |
| Language | : | English |
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And even though teachers and neighbors balk at her mixed-race family and her refusals to conform, Mimi’s dreams of becoming an astronaut never fade—no matter how many times she’s told no.This historical middle-grade novel is told in poems from Mimi's perspective over the course of one year in her new town, and shows readers that positive change can start with just one person speaking up.. Inside Out and Back Again meets One Crazy Summer and Brown Girl Dreaming in this novel-in-verse about fitting in and standing up for what’s rightIt's 1969, and the Apollo 11 mission is getting ready to go to the moon. Suddenly, Mimi's appearance is all anyone notices. But for half-black, half-Japanese Mimi, moving to a predominantly white Vermont town is enough to make her feel alien. She struggles to fit in with her classmates, even as she fights for her right to stand out by entering science competitions and joining Shop Class instead of Home Ec
Mimi is fascinated by space and the moon landing. When Mimi bucks convention, there are repercussions and punishments. From School Library Journal Gr 4–8—Mimi tells her story in this novel in verse that will resonate with fans of Jacqueline Woodson's Brown Girl Dreaming (Penguin, 2014). She weathers these with support from a smart girlfriend as well as a loyal and tender boy next door. VERDICT An excellent addition to the growing shelf of novels in verse with culturally diverse protagonists.—Amy Thurow, New Glarus School District, WI . In 1969, mixed race is not an option on the form, nor is Oriental the same as Japanese. Mimi's parents are engaged in and support the budding scientist's projects. She designs a science project for school that requires the use of power tools—all this during a time when girls were n
"Beautiful, absorbing and empowering story for third graders on up. Thank you, Marilyn Hilton." according to Chicago. Our local library recommended this book as part of a suggested summer reading list. My eight-year-old (going into third grade) daughter doesn't care much for books that aren't mysteries/graphic novels/series, but I was astounded to see how absorbed she was. When she finished it she lamented it wasn't longer—and at Beautiful, absorbing and empowering story for third graders on up. Thank you, Marilyn Hilton. Chicago Our local library recommended this book as part of a suggested summer reading list. My eight-year-old (going into third grade) daughter doesn't care much for books that aren't mysteries/graphic novels/series, but I was astounded to see how absorbed she was. When she finished it she lamented it wasn't longer—and at 400 pages, this was easily the longest book she'd ever read—because she didn't want it to end!So, of course, I had to read it and see what wondrous book this was. And I, too, was sad to see it end—but at the same time, it was exactly as long as it needed to be.In brief: Twelve-year-old Mimi moves with her. 00 pages, this was easily the longest book she'd ever read—because she didn't want it to end!So, of course, I had to read it and see what wondrous book this was. And I, too, was sad to see it end—but at the same time, it was exactly as long as it needed to be.In brief: Twelve-year-old Mimi moves with her. JoAnn Early Macken said Full Cicada Moon. A smart, endearing character bravely faces new-home, new-school challenges in this moving story of looking different & wanting to fit in. Authentic voice, appealing format, hopeful conclusion. A memorable book.. "A charming book" according to Amy C. Spaulding. Cicada Full Moon by Marilyn Hilton is about a mixed-race girl named Mimi Oliver who is half Japanese and half African American. She is just starting high school in Vermont; her family has recently moved from Berkeley, California so her father can take a teaching position at the local college.The story takes place in 1969 and chronicles Mimi's difficulty being bi-racial in solidly white, middle-class Vermont where she is seen as an oddity rather than a real person with feelings. It also chronicles her love of astronomy and her interest in the NASA space program; (the novel is conveniently set during the summer of the Apollo 11 moon l
Marilyn Hilton has published numerous short stories, poems, essays, and two previous children's books. . She lives with her husband and three children in Northern California