a_manning11's review
5.0
This book is incredible. I reckon it could even be used with middle schoolers.
I didn't know the details of the story before, and McGinty tells it very well.
In addition, the illustrations by Thomas Gonzalez are very memorable.
The back of the book contains source notes and further reading.
I didn't know the details of the story before, and McGinty tells it very well.
In addition, the illustrations by Thomas Gonzalez are very memorable.
The back of the book contains source notes and further reading.
elvang's review
5.0
"Next to air and water, salt is perhaps the greatest necessity of life."
- Ghandi
India,1930
A beautiful picture book for middle graders which touches on the life of Ghandi and his non violent campaign to free India from British rule. The March described in the story was a symbolic gesture by Ghandi to defy the British law preventing Indians from using their own salt from the ocean. Instead they were forced to buy their salt from England and pay taxes on the salt. This march brought Hindus, Muslims and Untouchables together and started 17 years of non violent protest to British rule.
The storybook is beautifully illustrated and a great deal on Amazon.
Highly recommended for children and adults alike. If you have never sat through the movie Ghandi, then this is the history booklet for you.
- Ghandi
India,1930
A beautiful picture book for middle graders which touches on the life of Ghandi and his non violent campaign to free India from British rule. The March described in the story was a symbolic gesture by Ghandi to defy the British law preventing Indians from using their own salt from the ocean. Instead they were forced to buy their salt from England and pay taxes on the salt. This march brought Hindus, Muslims and Untouchables together and started 17 years of non violent protest to British rule.
The storybook is beautifully illustrated and a great deal on Amazon.
Highly recommended for children and adults alike. If you have never sat through the movie Ghandi, then this is the history booklet for you.
cricci's review
3.0
I enjoyed how McGinty wrote about a very specific topic. She gave quite a bit of information about it for a young child, which I appreciated. The story is written in free-verse, and at first I did not appreciate this because I did not think it added to the "marching feeling" as it was intended to do. However, as I neared the end of the story, I realized the repetition was adding, just as people would have joined Gandhi's ranks as he marched to the sea. The lack of rhythm otherwise is probably supposed to mimic the lack of rhythm in the marchers' steps. This was a great read depicting a non-violent act of protest. I appreciate the McGinty included the consequences of actions -- people were arrested for breaking the law, but there were so many, eventually the British let them go. Through non-violent acts, Gandhi led his country to unification and freedom from British rule, and now he is an inspiration to many. I think these are great lessons to young children.
Thomas Gonzalez's paintings illustrate each page. They beautifully capture the emotional moments of this event.
Thomas Gonzalez's paintings illustrate each page. They beautifully capture the emotional moments of this event.
beecheralyson's review
4.0
Thomas Gonzalez' illustrations deserve a 5 - though the text is good, it doesn't read as strong as the illustrations. However, still a very good book for children.
tashrow's review
5.0
This nonfiction picture book focuses on Gandhi’s 24-day March to the Sea in 1930. Joined by over 70 others, this was a nonviolent protest of British rule of India and the taxes they had levied on salt. Told in verse, this picture book explores how the march united the different faiths and castes of India into a common cause. The book and journey ends with Gandhi scooping salt from the sea, inspiring many others to do the same. Many were imprisoned for their actions, but they proved too numerous for the prison system and had to be released. This is a profound and impressive look at a nonviolent action that was noticed around the world and still serves as inspiration today.
McGinty’s verse is free and flowing. She nicely integrates imagery that is moving and speaks volumes about the situation. Just one line from when Gandhi reaches the sea: “white salt dusting dark sand.” McGinty also weaves in the way that Gandhi inspired others to spin their own thread rather than relying on British cloth, how he prayed together with all faiths, truly how he created a single community out of so many different ones.
The illustrations by Gonzalez are exquisite. His paintings capture the stones on the path, the crowds that gathered, and finally Gandhi by the sea, alone and strong. All of the images show a man of strength of conviction and a spirit that was unfailing. They are stunningly evocative of the man and his mission.
This is a top-notch picture book that truly conveys the difference one man can make in the world being nonviolent. Appropriate for ages 6-9.
McGinty’s verse is free and flowing. She nicely integrates imagery that is moving and speaks volumes about the situation. Just one line from when Gandhi reaches the sea: “white salt dusting dark sand.” McGinty also weaves in the way that Gandhi inspired others to spin their own thread rather than relying on British cloth, how he prayed together with all faiths, truly how he created a single community out of so many different ones.
The illustrations by Gonzalez are exquisite. His paintings capture the stones on the path, the crowds that gathered, and finally Gandhi by the sea, alone and strong. All of the images show a man of strength of conviction and a spirit that was unfailing. They are stunningly evocative of the man and his mission.
This is a top-notch picture book that truly conveys the difference one man can make in the world being nonviolent. Appropriate for ages 6-9.
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