The Most Beautiful Place in the World
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| Rating | : | 4.62 (575 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0394804244 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 64 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-09-10 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
. Ann Cameron says she writes books to "capture the positive energy of life," a statement fully supported by The Most Beautiful Place in the World. She is the best-selling author of many popular books for children, including The Stories Julian Tells, More Stories Julian Tells, The Stories Huey Tells, and More Stories Huey Tells. Ms. Cameron lives in Guatemala
Colorful descriptions of the tropical beauty of Guatemala almost gloss over the exigencies of poverty. Juan teaches himself to read some of the street signs by asking his customers to tell him what the letters are, and eventually asks his grandmother if he can go to school, knowing that she needs the money that he earns. All is well, however; Grandmother simply hasn't remembered that Juan is now old enough for school. . Her own surprise is nothing compared to readers', though, when they discover that this boy, virtually on his own for years, is only seven years old. Cameron's style has almost a fairy-tale quality in that she takes no positions as to the rights and
"Gorgeous story with a great lesson for us all" according to Amazon Customer. Gorgeous story with a great lesson for us all. My boys, 5, 7 and 8 all enjoyed being read this book.. Adoptive Mom said Don't EVER read this book to a single parent child. Eventhough the book speaks of hard work and drive, I am sad my second grader read it. It speaks of a child who had a father who left he and his mother and a mother who meets a new man and leaves the child behind. The mother tells the 7 year old boy that the man didn't want him (basically, fend for yourself son, I'm looking after me). Later his mother and new man come and take the boy's bed for themselves and leaves him to sleep on a rug. The plot very clearly depicts how insensitive and selfish people who are supposed to be protecting children can be.Do any of us really want . cleo's dad said Great Story, Great Model. I have read this book aloud to my first and second grade students for years. It is an excellent story, well told, with all the realities of a different culture in a different situation than USA children. However, it is painted with the strokes of deepest, realistic love that a family can have. This is a great story to teach and talk about the struggles of families everywhere, the world and it's differences, and the importance of character "no matter what". It is the book my second graders yearn to read on their own and therefore is a super motivator. It is rich in geography.
Juan tells this bittersweet story, which reads smoothly and powerfully on several levels, with warmth and dignity."--Booklist. . He passionately wants to attend school, but fears Grandmother will say no. Finally gathering his courage, he is surprised when she not only agrees to send him to school but also chides him about the importance of standing up for himself. "Seven-year-old Juan lives in Guatemala, a place of stunning beauty and grim economic reality. Abandoned by his mother, Juan lives with his grandmother and shines shoes