Tuesday, March 15, 2011

The Story of Ruby Bridges

Title: The Story of Ruby Bridges

Author: Robert Coles

Publishing Information: Scholastic

Number of Pages: 24

Genre: Biography

Summary: This is a story about Ruby Bridges. She was sent to an all white school. When parents found this out they took their kids out of school. They did not want their children going to school with a black little girl. They would stand out side the door and yell mean things at her. She had to have guard take her in the school every day. But that did not kill her hopes she prayed for those angry mobs that God would forgive them. Later more kids started coming back to school.

Reaction: What a brave little girl. Also what amazing pictures that described the emotions really well.

Problems: None

Recommendation: To every one. If you don't learn history it will repeat it self. This is true when it comes to the book. Every one needs to know where we come from and the things that have happened in the past.

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