Novels told in verse are just like regular novels, except for one key detail - instead of traditional sentences and paragraphs, they are comprised entirely of poems. Many authors have written incredible novels in verse for tweens & teens, but some of my favorites are the historical fiction ones. Be warned that these novels in verse are so well-written and personal that they just may make you cry. The absolute best ones may even challenge your outlook on life. I hope that you will love these unique books just as much as I do! Photo courtesy of scholastic.com Unbound By: Ann E. Burg Time Period: 1800's _________ Unbound was one of the first novels told in verse that I read. Let me start off by saying - it was incredible. Unbound is all about a tween girl named Grace, who is a slave in "the big house" on a 19th-century plantation. The author, Ms. Burg, lets us peek at Grace's life and gain a deeper understanding of the challenges Grace faces on a daily basis. It's an eye-opening and absolutely heartbreaking account of slavery in America that will leave you changed. I can't recommend it highly enough! Out of the Dust By: Karen Hesse Time Period: 1930s Out of the Dust is the story of 13-year-old Billie-Jo, who lives in a rural community during the dust bowl. We learn about the almost unbelievable hardships that families faced during that time period. On top of these struggles, an accident tears Billie-Jo's life and family apart. How will she handle this pressure? And will she ever make it out of the dust and into the life she dreams of? You'll have to read the book to find out! The suffering in this book is real, and it's definetely not a light read, so proceed with caution and a box of tissues. However, the themes of forgiveness and fresh beginnings make every sob-inducing moment worth it. Photo courtesy of scholastic.com Dust of Eden By: Mariko Nagai Time Period: 1940s ______ What would life be like if you weren't welcome in your own country, and if your home was taken from you because of that? Dust of Eden gives you an eye-witness account of teenager Mina Masako Tagawa's experiences losing her home and being sent to an internment camp with her Japanese-American family. It's very short, but it crams so much tear-jerking detail onto every page. The best part of the book is how Ms. Nagai weaves elements of hope, love, and freedom into a book with so much sadness. Dust of Eden is beautiful and perfect in a way that's incredibly difficult to describe! Thank you so much for reading!
With love, A
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |