Sunday, March 16, 2008

Home of the Brave by Katherine Applegate


Grades: 5-6

Committee Annotation:
Forced to flee his home in Africa, Kek faces new experiences like airplanes, snow, and school. A friend and a cow, along with some courage and creativity, help him find his way in his new country.

Subjects: Refugees, immigration, Sudan, Minnesota, grief, homesickness, problem-solving, resilience, mothers and sons, friendship, cows, free verse, point of view.

Author website: http://www.katherineapplegate.com/

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

This book was great. I have alreday read 6 rooster books is this is one of the best! I liked how Kek was very brave through out the whole story. Great novel by the author! Two thumbs up.
Julie K.

Anonymous said...

I couldn'put it down because it was one of those cliffhanger books.
It is so sad how some people have lost all these loved ones and how they survive without them.It gets happier and happier towards the ending. Kek discovers hope.
AL Grade 4 Charlestown School

Anonymous said...

Iloved this book it was awesome.i just wish it was longer.

Anonymous said...

I loved this book.I COUND NOT STOP READING IT.

Anonymous said...

Great book!