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This is the first in what I hope will be a series of reviews of books with the label, "Books Your Kids Should Read But Probably Won't Unless You Read With Them." Every once in a while I come across a really spectacular book that I know a kid, even a kid who loves reading, will not be able to get the most out of on his or her own but will absolutely enjoy when shared with another.
On the back of the jacket for the edition of Theodore Taylor's The Cay there is a quote from the review in Booklist that reads, " - eloquently underscores the intrinsic brotherhood of man." Racism and race relations, examined through the prism of children's literature are often very personal and immediate rather than expansive and historical. The Cay is a story in which racism and race relations
Looks super, super cool. I've ordered both -- thanks for the recommendations.
Please let me know what you and the kids think of the book(s)!!