katieproctorbooks's review
4.0
I enjoyed this book a lot! It brings to light an important topic of how Black soldiers coming home from WWII were treated all wrapped up in a sweet friendship.
lanica's review
5.0
This is a book that was selected for me as a Mock-Newbery book club read.
There are so many instances where a piece of history is lost to time either because the establishment wants to hide it, or because those involved are afraid to talk about it. This is one of those instances. Brenda Woods takes a moment in US history and shines a light on it in a way that is non-confrontational, and beautiful, but also haunting and emotional.
This is a historical fiction look at the days immediately following WWII, in a small South Carolina town. A white boy befriends a black man and they learn a lot about each other through their interactions.
I highly recommend this book to middle and high-school libraries.
There are so many instances where a piece of history is lost to time either because the establishment wants to hide it, or because those involved are afraid to talk about it. This is one of those instances. Brenda Woods takes a moment in US history and shines a light on it in a way that is non-confrontational, and beautiful, but also haunting and emotional.
This is a historical fiction look at the days immediately following WWII, in a small South Carolina town. A white boy befriends a black man and they learn a lot about each other through their interactions.
I highly recommend this book to middle and high-school libraries.
cook_memorial_public_library's review
5.0
Recommended by Mary Lou. Check our catalog: https://encore.cooklib.org/iii/encore/search/C__Sunsung%20hero%20of%20birdsong%2C%20USA__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
dogearredpage's review
4.0
The roots of the civil rights movement is not a topic that is often found in middle grade fiction, this novel does an excellent job of featuring this topic with heart and a just-right amount of suspense.
akasper's review
4.0
This was a really heart warming book with a great narrator and excellent writing.
audrey5's review
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
In this book, It doesn't matter what's going on, you just want to read it. It grabs your attention from the start to the end. Did not want to, and could not, put it down. I think everyone will enjoy this short read.
bookshelfmomma's review
challenging
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
rlwertheimer's review
4.0
Really well done explanation of Jim Crow era South for middle grade readers, without being too didactic. Engaging story.
myleem08's review
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5