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Summary: Future TV Show
Review: I must admit, I was a little reluctant to check this book out of the library because it was in the young adult section. I thought I'd be reading something like a Judy Blume book. Fortunately, this novella was a wonderful, quick read (too quick--I wish it had been longer). Each character (Tyree, Lafayette and Charlie) was well-developed and dynamic. The story of these three young men trying to find their place in the world after their parents' deaths was believable and endearing (did I mention I actually cried while reading this?). I was very impressed with Ms. Woodson's work and I'm so excited to see the mini-series based on the book; it airs in February on The N and features some great actors. Both kids and adults can love this book.
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Summary: Mircales Boys book review
Review: I found mircales boys written by Jacqueline Woodson to be an enchantingly epic drama. It is the tale of three underprivliged African American brothers living in a poor New York City apartnment. the brothers are struggling with the tramitic death of both there parents. Lafayette the youngest brother found his mother laying lifeless in her bed and since that day the middle brother Charlie has blamed him for not doing anything. Now it is Tyree the oldest brother who must support his two brothers by not going to college and working full time in a mail room. charlie was in a correctional facility at the time of his mothers death and has never been the same since he got out. Now he is a problem child and if he gets in trouble again Lafayette and himself will be forced to live in a foster home. the inevitable happens in the end and charlie is caught in a stolen car and Tyree has to go down to the police station and bail him out the cop let him off because it wasnt his fault. the next day seemed like the first day that the broters started to return to normal.
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Summary: Very beautiful.
Review: Lafayette never got a chance to meet his father; his dad died before Lafayette was even born. Though he misses having a dad to do boy stuff with, Lafayette didn't know the man enough to miss him personally. When his mother dies, though, Lafayette is crushed. He misses her terribly --- every day, with every thought. Lafayette's oldest brother Ty'ree misses their mother just as much. With both parents gone, Ty'ree is now responsible raising Laf and also looking out for middle brother Charlie who has just returned from doing time in a juvenile detention center. In addition to being full of sorrow, Ty'ree is bitter: If he didn't have to look after his younger brothers, Ty'ree would have been able to attend college. Now, he works like a dog in the mailroom for a big company and is tired all the time from trying to make ends meet. Laf tries not to ask too many questions, or cry too much, or to want things they can't afford. On top of it all, Charlie just keeps acting out and getting in trouble. If he caught by the police again, Charlie and Laf will be made wards of the court. Author Woodson has a wonderful talent for writing about kids in tough situations. You really understand how someone in Laf's position might feel. This is a touching novel about a family trying to stay afloat through some really hard times. Their mother, whose name was Milagro, (Miracle in Spanish) was the center of the family and held them together. Now they must rely on each other while learning to deal with the death of their mother. They already got their one miracle --- can they stick together without one? This is a quiet novel that you can read quickly. All the action takes place in one day, but it never feels hurried or too busy. If you are looking for a book that makes violence, gang life, and fighting brothers seem dramatic or glamorous, this is not the book for you. But if you want to read a realistic story about how these elements of urban life affect a small, loving family, try reading MIRACLE'S BOYS. Laf has tremendous reserves of kindness and love, and the bravery to show his emotions when he feels them. This whole novel is sometimes very sad, but it ends on a hopeful note. And as is usual with this author's work, it's also very beautiful. --- (...)
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Summary: A Powerful Book!
Review: Miracle's Boys is a beautifully written story about the relationship between three half-black, half-Puerto Rican brothers living in New York City. It's a great book for boys who aren't big readers and anyone who wants a good story. The novel is dialogue driven and told by Lafayette who is twelve and coming to terms with his mother's death (a death he feels responsible for). Charlie who is fifteen has just returned from a juvenile detention center and Ty'ree, at twenty-one, has given up a college scholarship to take care of his brothers. At times sad, often elegant, this novel is ultimately powerful and honest. Woodson's genius lies in her ability to be subtle. There is nothing heavy-handed about Miracle's Boys. It's a beautiful, extremely well-written book. This reader wanted it to go on and on.
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Summary: my review
Review: Miracle's Boys
Miracle's Boys is one of the best books I've ever read. It's sad, funny, and very serious at times. The title Miracle's Boys comes from the three boys mother, her name means miracle and they're her boys. This book was so good that I couldn't put it down. My favorite part in the book was when the author tells what happens to they're father. I'd recommend this book to people who like, sad /slightly funny books or people who just like drama.
By: Chante
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Summary: Miracle's are Forever
Review: The name of this book is Miracle�s Boys. It was written by Jacqueline Woodson. This book was published by scholastic.It was published in February of 2001. I thought the book waas great for anyone between the ages of 10-14. I thought it was a very exciting book.
It is book is about three boys (Ty�Ree, Charlie and Lafayette.) Their mom and dad both died. So now Ty�Ree has to take care of Charlie and Lafayette. Charlie is not very good. He was sent to Rahway, which is like a type of jail for kids. He tried to rob a candy store. While Charlie was gone his mom died. Charlie is now friends with another mean person. His name is Aaron. Ty�ree and Charlie are both very nice people.
This book kept me interested pretty much throughout the whole book. It was very exciting. I would recommend this book to anybody who is struggling with family problems, or anything else having to do with their family. Ty�Ree is very smart. Ty�Ree
passed up college to take care of Charlie and Lafayette. He used to go to the park and launch off rockets with his friends. He was accepted to MIT. People call him St. Ty�Ree since he is so nice.
Lafayette (Laf) is always very nice. He calls Charlie Newcharlie. This is because after Charlie went to Rahway he came back mean. Charlie calls him a Milagro killer. This is because their mother�s name was Milagro. Spanish for miracle. When Charlie was in Rahway their mother died. Laf was the first one to see his mother dead. She died of an insulin attack from her diabetes. He didn�t call for help for awhile. It wouldn�t have
mattered though because she was already dead. Charlie still calls him Milagro killer though. Charlie used to like animals like dogs and cats a lot. Once he tried to save a dog that was hit by a car. Almost everyday he called the vet to see if it was still alive. Then, one day he called and it was dead. He felt very sad about that.
This book has many flashbacks in it. There is one where Ty�Ree is having a flashback about his dad�s death. He is climbing on a tree while his dad is reading the newspaper. They are at the park. There isn�t very many other people there. All of a sudden somebody screams! A dog and a woman have fallen into a hole in the icy lake! Ty�Ree�s father jumps up from the bench he was sitting on and runs out to help the lady
and her dog. He grabs a tree branch and holds it out to the woman, but when she grabs a hold of it, it breaks. His father jumps into the lake, saves the woman and the dog then, comes out freezing cold! Paramedics are there and his father assures them he is fine. A couple of days later he died of hypothermia.
This was a very good book. I found it quite exciting. The reason I didn�t give itfive stars was because it didn�t really keep me glued to my seat waiting for what would
happen next. It was still very helpful though. These are the reasons that I encourage youto read this book. I gave this book four stars.
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Summary: Miracle's Boys
Review: You really need to read this book I'm reading it is school and my class loves it. All teachers need to let there kids read this.
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