Theme: Great-grandmother

Me in the Middle

By Book Importer | Published: July 6, 2011

When ten-year-old Bel finds a photograph of her great-grandmother Beatrice, or Bisa Bea, she convinces her mother to let her borrow it. When the picture inexplicably vanishes, Bisa Bea’s voice suddenly emerges inside Bel, telling stories of the old days and counseling her on proper behavior by young girls. Then another voice emerges that tells [...]

Descriptors: Americas, Brazil, Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14) » Other Themes: , , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

The Day Gogo Went to Vote

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Thembi’s beloved great-grandmother, Gogo, is so old, she hasn’t left the house in years. But when Thembi’s parents announce that black South Africans will be allowed to vote for the first time, Gogo surprises the whole family by announcing that she will travel to the polls and that Thembi must come with her. Through Thembi’s [...]

Descriptors: Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Primary (ages 6-9), South Africa » Other Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

Kalpana’s Dream

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: July 2, 2007

While an English class of 7B students at Wentworth High in Australia struggle with a six-week essay assignment answering, “Who am I.” one child’s great-grandmother arrives unexpectedly from India to follow her dream.

Descriptors: Australia, Oceania, Realistic Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , » Comments closed