Fast Sam, Cool Clyde, and Stuff (by Walter Dean Myers)
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Funny and sensitive story of friendship.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that kids of all races can identify with this funny and sensitive story of friendship. The characters ring true as they play, confront difficulties, discuss life, and try to grow up. There are some slightly mature situations as the kids deal with the allure of drugs and sex, and the death of a parent.
Violence:
A description of a fight. A minor character is shot and killed when he holds up a store. The father of a boy dies, the father of a girl abandons his family, and a minor character dies.
Sex:
Kids talk about sex.
Language:
One minor off-color expression.
Consumerism:
Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
The main character stays out late at a party one night and drinks a can of beer. One character is a drug addict.
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mz.adorable
teen, 17 years old
teen, 17 years old
Fast Sam,Cool Clyde, and Stuff
what wisdom do walter dean myers show in this book
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Teacher1234
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Great Discussion Starter
I am a teacher, reading this book aloud to my class. We have had some wonderful discussions, not only about how to be a friend, but how to be someone going through a tough time, as well. If you have never been through something hard, you may become confused, angry, quiet, or over-compensate with joy. We talked about how all reactions are okay. However you are feeling is how you are feeling, and that is okay. I think this discussion was really appropriate and helpful for my kids.
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nlittle1
parent of 3 and 6 year old
parent of 3 and 6 year old
the best real world connection for students!
I have read this book personally and with my students. It is wonderful. There is no better real world connection in literature. The students love it! It talks about issues that most students go through or know someone who has gone through them. It has been a very beneficial book for my classes. I would not recommend this book for anyone under the age of twelve.
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