Cushman, Karen. The Loud Silence of Francine Green. New York: Clarion Books, 2006. 225 pages. $16.00 ISBN 9780618504558
Plot Summary: When Francine Green becomes friends with vivacious Sophie Bowman, Francine's life begins to change. The girls talk about everything from the atom bomb, free speech, whether God exists, to movie stars and school. Francine learns that she does have an opinion and it does count.
Critical Evaluation: This is an interesting book about post-WWII America when it was dangerous to be heard talking about certain things. The transformation of Francine is apparent throughout the book and encouraging for girls who feel like their opinion on the important things in life doesn't matter.
Reader's Annotation: When Francine Green befriends Sophie Bowman her whole life changes.
Author Bio: Karen Cushman is the author of several historical fiction novels for tweens. She grew up in Los Angeles, CA but currently lives in Vashar Island, WA with her husband Phil. Karen studied Greek and English at Stanford University, and later earned master's degrees in both human behavior and museum studies.
Genre: Historical Fiction
Curriculum Ties: Could be used during a study of life after WWII.
Booktalking Ideas: Talk about the fear associated with war
Reading Level/Interest Age: 11 and up
Challenges:
Reason for including: Karen Cushman is a great tween writer and I use her for an author study this semester.
Critical Evaluation: This is an interesting book about post-WWII America when it was dangerous to be heard talking about certain things. The transformation of Francine is apparent throughout the book and encouraging for girls who feel like their opinion on the important things in life doesn't matter.
Reader's Annotation: When Francine Green befriends Sophie Bowman her whole life changes.
Author Bio: Karen Cushman is the author of several historical fiction novels for tweens. She grew up in Los Angeles, CA but currently lives in Vashar Island, WA with her husband Phil. Karen studied Greek and English at Stanford University, and later earned master's degrees in both human behavior and museum studies.
Genre: Historical Fiction
Curriculum Ties: Could be used during a study of life after WWII.
Booktalking Ideas: Talk about the fear associated with war
Reading Level/Interest Age: 11 and up
Challenges:
Reason for including: Karen Cushman is a great tween writer and I use her for an author study this semester.
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