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Beth Kanell

Autore di Darkness Under the Water

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Comprende il nome: Elizabeth L. Dugger

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Nome canonico
Kanell, Beth
Altri nomi
Dugger, Elizabeth L.
Sesso
female
Nazionalità
USA
Luogo di residenza
Vermont, USA
Istruzione
Michigan State University
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This book really crept up on me. The language is beautiful, but there didn't seem to be much action...until there was. I am grateful to have learned about this book through readings about Native American literature in this course. The book deals with the topic of sterilization of non-whites in 1920s Vermont, but in a subtle way until the very end.

A favorite passage is this: "Crisp leaves rustled underfoot. Scudding clouds propelled by cold winds interrupted the sun, but when the beams broke through, they lit the half-bare tree limbs like an illuminated picture. For a moment, in the sky, the sun splintered into a burst of rays over the western hills, biblical and glorious." (p. 291)

Curricular connections: The author cites a book called Breeding Better Vermonters by Nancy Gallagher about the Vermont Eugenics Project from where she learned about this controversial topic. Students could explore this and other hidden attempts to commit acts of genocide.

Also, on several occasions between Molly and others in the story - her friend Katy, friend Henry, and grandmother - it is said that they understand each other. Two people understanding one another through equal trust and respect is a theme that could be explored by students.
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SueStolp | 3 altre recensioni | Mar 21, 2016 |
Thirteen-year-old Shawna and her new friend Thea find a dark neglected space in the cellar of an old inn in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom. At-once speculation and flap-doodle ensue as various people consider whether it might be a forgotten station on the Underground Railroad. As the search and research unfolds, Shawna discovers that there are many secret rooms in her life, and in the lives of those around her. It should be noted that this book was aimed at younger readers, but as much as I loathe -- from long professional experience -- that bastard-genre called "adolescent fiction" -- this particularly book transcends its genre-limitations in fine fashion. The portrayal of young Shawna, and the background discussions of small-town and family life are accurate, convincing, and at times touching. A tiny cavil: there is a math-error about a third of the way through the book. This little novel was constructed to allow for a subsequent novel, and I eagerly await it.… (altro)
 
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HarryMacDonald | Jul 13, 2012 |
this book rocks!!!!!
 
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daniela.2016 | 3 altre recensioni | Jun 8, 2009 |
The setting for this book is 1920's Vermont, when there was a Eugenics program that focused on eliminating Abenaki Indians, French Canadians, any other poor or downcast group. The protagonist, 16 year old Molly is part Abenaki and hence must deal with the prejudice inflicted upon people of her kind. But she's got much more to deal with too-namely, a long dead sister who talks to her and a mother who won't show affection to her because of the dead sister. In the meantime she's also falling for an Abenaki native. The writing is strong and pure...a good book overall.… (altro)
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ohioyalibrarian | 3 altre recensioni | Feb 26, 2009 |

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