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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. When I read the synopsis of this book I immediately thought about the book, "Wringer" by Jerry Spinelli. Both discussed what I deemed cruelty to animals for the love of a "sport". The deeper I got into the book the more I realized how important this book is with students. I've heard many of my Hispanic students weigh in on the issue of cockfights. I learned a lot from reading this book. I had never known that this happens in Hawaii. It is still illegal. This wasn't just a story about cockfighting but a story about a young boy trying to help his family and at the same time trying to stand up for what he believes is right. I am glad I had the opportunity to read this book. ( ) aucune critique | ajouter une critique
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As Paul struggles to understand his family's livelihood, he learns that being a man has nothing to do with wielding the power to hurt people and animals. Paul Silva lives in a paradise'a little farm high in the hills of a lush, green island in Hawaii'where his disabled father makes a living by raising, training, and caring for roosters. But Paul has been sheltered from the harsh reality of the ties between the family business and the underworld of cockfighting. When a friend's older brother decides to initiate Paul into the macho culture of cockfighting, Paul is shocked by what he sees. Illegal drugs. Gambling. But worst of all is the spectacle in the cockpit. With razor-sharp blades'gaffs'attached to their heels, the birds ruthlessly attack each other in a bloody fight to the death. Sickened by the brutal scene, Paul vows to find a way to get his family out of the business altogether. Eventually Paul learns to meet the tests of making decisions in the real world, which is far from a paradise. Author Shan Correa brings to live the diverse and culture found in Hawaii, including Hawaiian Pidgin English, through this unique topic and engaging story. Aucune description trouvée dans une bibliothèque |
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