This book was very interesting. It was kind of confusing at first, but then if you look deep within the pages, it contains messages that are great messages for not giving up and standing up for what you believe in. It also can show readers how things changed during the time of the Civil Rights Movement.
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The Glory Field
(1994, Fiction - Family Life, Written by Walter Myers)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 13. -
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Common Sense says
Stunning saga of an African-American family.
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for Ages 13 and Up
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About The Glory Field
Parents need to know that this is a stunning portrait of the progress of black Americans, as courageous teenagers escape slavery and combat prejudice and, later, drug addiction. The family's close ties give its members strength. Each simple but compelling story makes characters come alive and keeps readers involved. Although the book is long, it's divided into stories, making it easy to read.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about family history and obligation. How does the larger family influence the individual character's decisions? Does your family have a valued, shared possession -- land, an object, a story -- like the Glory Field?
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- I rate this title on for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
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- Educational
- Good role models
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- I rate this title on for age 17 and give it
my eyes almost bled to death
i hated this book. if u like history books this book is for u but if u like exciting things then u will cry everytime u read this book
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
BLACK HISTORY
it is a great book intresting
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A Must Read
Reading this book for a PRE AP english assigmnent felt like crap, but reading it to actualy understand it is another thing. it teaches morals, and how to be a good person
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
this book is incredible
oh, my got, this book is the best book ever!!!!!!!! teenagers should read this book. it is about blacks sold as a slave. stating from 18th century to 21th century. a family relationship, friendship, and this book is so suspenceful
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