McCann, Michelle Roehm and Welden, Amelie
Girls who Rocked the World 256 pgs. Aladdin/Beyond Words, 2012. $11.55. (Rating: G)
Over 40 stories
of women throughout history that overcome roadblocks, developed their talents, and
mostly just worked hard to make a difference. A little creative license starts
each story –allowing the reader a peak into the head of the woman portrayed.
Examples from the book are Sacajawea Mary Anning, and Ann Pavlova. Also featured
are real life teens responding to how they will “rock the world”.
To be honest, I
was ready to be bored. I have read about some of these women numerous times,
and a lot of these types of collections can be a pretty dry recitation of
facts. But this book was more than a pleasant surprise -it was GREAT!! The
fictionalized start to each person really drew me in, the facts were fresh and
new to me, and I learned a TON! But when will these publishers learn that
readers like pictures!? For example –Elisabeth Vigee-Le Brun, a painter featured, was a very
prolific artist –and I want to see her art as I am learning about her -but this book is void of imagery!! Still a wonderful teaching tool.
ELEMENTARY -ESSENTIAL
Reviewer: Stephanie Elementary Librarian & Author.
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