Monday, November 9, 2015

Historical Fiction: To Kill a Mockingbird


To Kill a Mockingbird
By: Harper Lee 
Grand Central Publishing: 1988
ISBN: 0446310786

It is really funny to think that my great aunt played Ms. Dubose in the famous movie that came out in 1962 with Gregory Peck! I read To Kill a Mockingbird in eighth grade and then I recently read this book again and it was interesting to see what I have picked up the second time I read it. In a very general sense, this book is about Atticus Finch's two little children, Scout and Jean. who become friends with Dill. The children decide to fantasize about Boo Radley and they wonder what he really looks like. Most importantly, Atticus Finch is a lawyer who has agreed to help Tom Robinson, an African American, in his trial. Will the town ever have respect for Atticus again? Will Tom Robinson win his case? And will the children ever see Boo Radley? Find out by reading To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee! 

I would rate this book a ten out of ten because it makes such an impact on young readers and adults. This book in my eyes is such a classic and has such an amazing message. When I read this book, I really feel like I am living in this fictional town of Marycomb County, Alabama. I believe Historical fiction is supposed to show readers what it is like to live in that time and send a message on how to live life. I feel after reading this book again, we can see how we have come so far towards equality and how far we have come to support lawyers. Lawyers should be entitled to help any client because under the law, anyone is innocent until proven guilty. A great book for eighth graders and a memorable book to read again. Please find this book at your local library! 


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  1. UnknownNovember 11, 2015 at 5:23 AM

    I remember reading this book in school and it was very engaging for me and other students as well. There is a lot of vivid language in book which is great.

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    1. Danielle RivasNovember 23, 2015 at 5:20 PM

      Krista- I agree with your statement and I feel it is an important book for children to read this book at a young age

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  2. Katrin BlameyNovember 21, 2015 at 4:11 PM

    I totally agree--this is a great book. I have to read the new sequel just out of curiosity.

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    1. Danielle RivasNovember 23, 2015 at 5:18 PM

      I have been wanting to read the new sequel and I have heard it was very good!

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