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Seven and a Half of Tons of Steel by Thomas Gonzalez, Janet Nolan

cacia's review against another edition

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3.0

Quiet, but moving.

readingthroughtheages's review against another edition

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4.0

I'm glad we have these books that share the hope that was still alive on 9.11 and afterwards.

yapha's review against another edition

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3.0

My problem with this lovely book is its intended audience. It is written too simplistically for students who are old enough to understand 9-11 and Hurricane Katrina, and won't make sense to younger students. I'm not sure what to do with it.

michelle_neuwirth_gray9311's review against another edition

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5.0

Very readable non-fiction with absolutely beautiful illustrations! A wonderful book to read to a class while studying Sept. 11th.

Themes: ships, history, Sept. 11th

kellyt_abc's review against another edition

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2.0

While the illustrations are gorgeous I believe I'm struggling with the overall tone, and to invoke Hurricane Katrina without featuring a single black or brown face is deeply, deeply troubling to me. I think this title could be used as a tool during discussion about the events of September 11th 2oo1, but would not stand up on its own.

jmshirtz's review against another edition

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5.0

I definitely cried reading this the first time. Awe-inspiring illustrations and a redemption story make a great combination!

aliciamae's review

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2.0

Interesting book. Not sure how the age group it's intended for would take it.
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