Author: Eve Bunting
Title: Fly Away Home
Publisher: Clarion Books Date: 1991
Age level: Primary (K-2) Elementary (3-4)
Summary:
This is a story of a little boy, Andrew, and his dad who are homeless. They live in an airport. It is the story of how they get by from day to day and what Andrew hopes will happen someday.
Strengths:
The story is very well written and can serve as a window into another type of life. A lot of children would not be familiar with this type of situation and it does a good job of explaining how they live. It is very realistic and shows a true survival story. It keeps the reader’s interest the entire time.
Concerns:
This book almost has to be for the older elementary school children because of the subject matter of the story. A lot of young children would not understand what it is like to be homeless or may not be able to grasp the concept. It is a book that does not have a happy ending, which may bother some young children. Also, the pictures are not that warm and inviting, but are meant to look like the harsh reality is. I know this is the point, but it may bother some younger children.
Classroom use/Other comments:
As said before, this is a good story to use as a window into other types of living. It would be a good introduction to teaching children the differences in lifestyles and how everyone is different.
Title: Fly Away Home
Publisher: Clarion Books Date: 1991
Age level: Primary (K-2) Elementary (3-4)
Summary:
This is a story of a little boy, Andrew, and his dad who are homeless. They live in an airport. It is the story of how they get by from day to day and what Andrew hopes will happen someday.
Strengths:
The story is very well written and can serve as a window into another type of life. A lot of children would not be familiar with this type of situation and it does a good job of explaining how they live. It is very realistic and shows a true survival story. It keeps the reader’s interest the entire time.
Concerns:
This book almost has to be for the older elementary school children because of the subject matter of the story. A lot of young children would not understand what it is like to be homeless or may not be able to grasp the concept. It is a book that does not have a happy ending, which may bother some young children. Also, the pictures are not that warm and inviting, but are meant to look like the harsh reality is. I know this is the point, but it may bother some younger children.
Classroom use/Other comments:
As said before, this is a good story to use as a window into other types of living. It would be a good introduction to teaching children the differences in lifestyles and how everyone is different.
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