Ruth and the Green Book by Gwen Strauss, Calvin Alexander Ramsey

Ruth and the Green Book

Gwen Strauss, Calvin Alexander Ramsey with Floyd Cooper (Illustrator)

36 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction childrens historical emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Ruth was so excited to take a trip in her family's new car In the early 1950s, few African Americans could afford to buy cars, so this would be an adventure. But she soon found out that black travelers weren't treated very well in some towns. Man...

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Community Reviews Summary of 143 reviews

Moods

emotional 66%
informative 66%
reflective 66%
adventurous 33%
inspiring 33%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 50% | No: 50%

Average rating

4.31

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