- Paperback: 164 pages
- Publisher: Second Story Press; 1 edition (Oct 1 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1897187610
- ISBN-13: 978-1897187616
- Product Dimensions: 20.1 x 16.3 x 1 cm
- Shipping Weight: 295 g
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#217,687 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #74 in Books > Children's Books > People & Places > Multicultural Stories > Native People (Canada)
- #91 in Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Health > Diseases
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This is a story of remarkable courage and initiative in a young person who wanted to help others less fortunate. (Canadian Teacher )
CM Magazine
Sue Farrell Holler, the author, nicely balances different aspects of Lacey’s life. Throughout, Lacey remains a very normal young girl sorting through her feelings and concerns. On the other hand, Holler gives an honest account of some of the problems of living on a reserve – including teenage pregnancy. However, she also depicts the closeness of the community, Lacey’s caring, yet rambunctious family with “too many brothers” whom she obviously loves. In addition, traditional aspects of First Nations lives are highlighted. For instance, Holler includes the wisdom of the elders as personified by Kahasi, Lacey’s grandmother. Reverence for the old ways, through such traditional crafts as beading and making moccasins, is also documented...It would make an excellent introduction to a study of children making the difference in the world, such as the ongoing work of Craig Kielburger. (CM Magazine )
Could it really happen? It’s a question often posed by readers. Fictional stories need to have the ring of authenticity or readers, particularly young ones, likely won’t read them. There will be no questions asked about Alberta freelance writer Sue Farrell Holler’s book for young people, Lacey and the African Grandmothers, which was inspired by a powerful real-life story. (Prairie books NOW )
CM Magazine
Sue Farrell Holler, the author, nicely balances different aspects of Lacey’s life. Throughout, Lacey remains a very normal young girl sorting through her feelings and concerns. On the other hand, Holler gives an honest account of some of the problems of living on a reserve – including teenage pregnancy. However, she also depicts the closeness of the community, Lacey’s caring, yet rambunctious family with “too many brothers” whom she obviously loves. In addition, traditional aspects of First Nations lives are highlighted. For instance, Holler includes the wisdom of the elders as personified by Kahasi, Lacey’s grandmother. Reverence for the old ways, through such traditional crafts as beading and making moccasins, is also documented...It would make an excellent introduction to a study of children making the difference in the world, such as the ongoing work of Craig Kielburger. (CM Magazine )
Could it really happen? It’s a question often posed by readers. Fictional stories need to have the ring of authenticity or readers, particularly young ones, likely won’t read them. There will be no questions asked about Alberta freelance writer Sue Farrell Holler’s book for young people, Lacey and the African Grandmothers, which was inspired by a powerful real-life story. (Prairie books NOW )
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Lacey Little Bird loves spending time with Kahasi, who is like a grandmother to her. When Lacey hears about a project to help grandmothers in Africa, she decides to raise money by selling beaded purses.
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Novel based on a true story, Mar 13 2011
By Jyotsna Sreenivasan "Gender Equality Bookstore" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Lacey and the African Grandmothers (Paperback)
This is another unusual novel from the Kids' Power Series from Second Story Press in Canada. It is based on the true story of Lisa Jo Sun Walk, who as a teenager helped raise money for African grandmothers.Lacey, a 12-year-old Blackfoot girl living in Alberta, Canada, learns about the plight of African grandmothers raising their grandchildren orphaned by AIDS. Although Lacey's life is very difficult--she is one of 8 siblings in a poor family--she is determined to participate in the Grandmothers to Grandmothers program.
With her grandmother's help, Lacey learns to sew and decorate purses and bags. Community members donate fabric, decorations, and time, and together they make about 30 purses, which they sell to raise money for the African grandmothers.
Then, Lacey learns something amazing: two African grandmothers are touring Canada to publicize the Grandmothers to Grandmothers program, and they want to come see her and her community! The entire community works together to prepare food, gifts, and performances for Florence and Zubeda from Kenya. Lacey realizes that these African grandmothers remind her of the elders in her own community.
The book is illustrated with actual photographs of tote bags made by Lisa Jo Sun Walk and her family and friends, and photos of the African grandmothers' visit.
Based on reading level alone, this book would be appropriate for kids 8 and up. However, because of some mature content, I would recommend it for kids 11 and up. For example, Lacey's 17-year-old sister is in a relationship with a young man who is verbally abusive to her. Teen pregnancy is front and center, since much of the book takes place at an alternative high school for girls who have given birth.
This inspiring book is highly recommended. I have included it in my online Gender Equality Bookstore.
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