Book recommendations from your librarians: Mrs. Bruno, Arongen /Mrs. Benson, Chango /Mrs. Ziter, Karigon/Mrs. Bailey, Okte /Mrs. Manore,Orenda /Mrs. Chakmakas, Shatekon /Mrs. Kirby-LeMon, Skano/Mrs. Pierce, Tesago
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Small Acts of Amazing Courage by Gloria Whelan
Reviewed by Mrs. Bruno at Arongen
The year is 1918 and Rosalind is an English girl living in India. Her father is at war. His wish is for Rosalind to get her education in England, but her mother is against it. Rosalind learns of a peaceful protester named Gandhi, who wishes to have an India free from English rule. She makes two mistakes and her father finds her behavior dishonorable and she fears being sent away from all she knows and loves.
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