Awards: Caldecott Honor Book, Robert F. Sibert Medal
Author/Illustrator Website: http://www.petersis.com
Media Used: unknown (black and white with a hint of color)
Annotation:
Through pictures and a hint of words, Peter Sis tells of his childhood behind the Iron Curtain. He tells of mandatory loyalty ceremonies, and harsh school conditions, and the constant dream of freedom on the other side of the wall.
Personal Reaction:
I was surprised that I actually enjoyed this book. It was written in a manner that was very easy to understand, and it kept my attention. Peter Sis managed to get in a lot of information in a tiny space, and added just the right touch of humor (although the topic made even the humor serious) to make it interesting for people who do not want to read nonfiction.
2009 Class Top Ten List
Curricular Connection: High School World History
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