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Chargement... Root Magicpar Eden Royce
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Inscrivez-vous à LibraryThing pour découvrir si vous aimerez ce livre Actuellement, il n'y a pas de discussions au sujet de ce livre. Starts very slow. So slow that I thought about DNFing it but didn’t, and I’m glad that I finished it. It picks up towards the end and finishes strong. I feel it’s an important story to tell, but it may lose some people because the plot doesn’t show up until the end of the book. ( ) Things that impressed me about this book: No shying away from terrible things (police brutality, racism in the 1960s, grief, prejudice against magic, isolation and loneliness) A LOT happens in the book, but the pacing is steady throughout I know very little about Gullah-Geechee heritage and this book drops the reader into it and shares that background effortlessly It's a complicated story, but really engaging and the scary parts are well delivered and tempered to be not as scary Love the family relationships, the Sheriff who wants to help, the twins themselves, Jezebel's strong spirit This was exquisite middle grade historical fiction, steeped in cultural richness. Eden Royce does an incredible job depicting the folk magic and spirituality of the Gullah people. And, you can just feel the South Carolina low country jump off the pages, with references to plough mud and sweet grass baskets. The author is so clearly connected to her culture and upbringing. I loved the sibling relationship between Jez and Jay, and the focus on family history and ancestral knowledge in this book. There is some important commentary on police brutality, racism, and the Civil Rights movement as well, portrayed in a way that makes such topics accessible to middle grade audiences. Additionally, this will 100% appeal to the many kids who enjoy books that have horror or ghost stories. I thought this was a brilliant read, and I can’t recommend it enough- to older middle grade readers, teens, and adults alike. Jezebel's grandmother has just died. Her rootwork kept their family safe, so with her passing Jezebel and Jay's Uncle Doc begins to teach them rootwork. The 1960s are a dangerous time to be African American in South Carolina, but other African Americans treat rootworkers badly even though many in their families might also take advantage of the potions that Doc makes. Jezebel's only friend turns out to be a boo-hag, an evil creature, but Jezebel helps her to get back to her family. In turn, that good deed comes back to save the family. aucune critique | ajouter une critique
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"It's 1963, and things are changing for Jezebel Turner. Her beloved grandmother has just passed away. The local police deputy won't stop harassing her family. With school integration arriving in South Carolina, Jez and her twin brother, Jay, are about to begin the school year with a bunch of new kids. But the biggest change comes when Jez and Jay turn eleven and their uncle, Doc, tells them he's going to train them in rootwork. Jez and Jay have always been fascinated by the African American folk magic that has been the legacy of their family for generations--especially the curious potions and powders Doc and Gran would make for the people on their island. But Jez soon finds out that her family's true power goes far beyond small charms and elixirs... and not a moment too soon"-- Aucune description trouvée dans une bibliothèque |
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