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Summary:
This story is about a young lady and her family that lived quite well despite the discrimination and segregation the country was going through. The family owned many properties and rented them out to people that needed a place to stay. Maritcha seemed to have a disease that affected her spine and prevented her from going to school until the age of 13. She dedicated much of her time to catch up with her schooling since she was supported by her mother and father. Then the Civil War began and many were drafted which some decided to go on strike. The strike targeted politicians, government officials, the rich and the blacks and destroyed many of the properties. One of the properties happened to be Maritcha's family home. A choice was made to move out of their home for their safety and only take what they could and leave everything behind. The story later mentions the struggles she goes through to make it as far as she did.
This story is about a young lady and her family that lived quite well despite the discrimination and segregation the country was going through. The family owned many properties and rented them out to people that needed a place to stay. Maritcha seemed to have a disease that affected her spine and prevented her from going to school until the age of 13. She dedicated much of her time to catch up with her schooling since she was supported by her mother and father. Then the Civil War began and many were drafted which some decided to go on strike. The strike targeted politicians, government officials, the rich and the blacks and destroyed many of the properties. One of the properties happened to be Maritcha's family home. A choice was made to move out of their home for their safety and only take what they could and leave everything behind. The story later mentions the struggles she goes through to make it as far as she did.
Reviews:
Lyon had a distinguished family, and Bolden shows how its members inspired her to succeed against formidable odds, even when she felt that "the iron had entered my soul." Bolden supplements quotes from Lyon's accounts with extensive research and enthralling detail, and the result is both an inspirational portrait of an individual and a piercing history about blacks in the nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries--subjects rarely covered in books for youth. An author's note describes Lyon's adult achievements and lends insight into Bolden's research. Notes and a selected bibliography conclude this powerful volume.
Engberg, G. (2005, February 1). Bolden, Tonya. Maritcha: a nineteenth-century American girl. [Review of the book Maritcha: a nineteenth-century American girl, by T. Bolden]. Booklist 101(11), 48. Retrieved from http://booklistonline.com
Impressions:
Maritcha was a very brave young girl that also demonstrated her determination to become a better person even though she went through discrimination throughout most of her life. It was good to see her still trying to go to school even though no one wanted to be around her. I would not have that courage to keep going just like she did.
Maritcha was a very brave young girl that also demonstrated her determination to become a better person even though she went through discrimination throughout most of her life. It was good to see her still trying to go to school even though no one wanted to be around her. I would not have that courage to keep going just like she did.
Suggestions:
After reading this book to a selected class, students can research on someone that has gone a long way from where they came from. Once a section of biography books have been placed on the cart for students to have access, then they may create a newsletter about the person and present it to the class.
After reading this book to a selected class, students can research on someone that has gone a long way from where they came from. Once a section of biography books have been placed on the cart for students to have access, then they may create a newsletter about the person and present it to the class.
Bibliography
Bolden, T. (2005). Maritcha: a nineteenth century American girl. New York, NY: Abrams.
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Bolden, T. (2005). Maritcha: a nineteenth century American girl. New York, NY: Abrams.
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I read this book and found it enlightening. It was interesting to see the opposite end of the spectrum for African-Americans during a time before Emancipation. Bolden did an excellent job of researching Maritcha's life and pulling it all together. I like the background of your blog. The photos really stand out. Great job.
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-Effie C.- SLIS 5420 Spg 2012