A Song for Bijou
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| Rating | : | 4.62 (502 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0802733948 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 304 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-07-15 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
JOSH FARRAR is the author of Rules to Rock By. Josh wrote A Song for Bijou as a kind of love letter to the borough of Brooklyn, New York, where he lives. He also sampled many delicious West Indian dishes, listened to rara music in Prospect Park, and bruised his thumb in a Haitian drumming class. Far
"Touching story" according to Kindle Customer. I was kinda surprised how the book just abruptly ended, but I enjoyed the story a lot. I did not know some of the traditions from Haiti. This is a wonderful book to teach kids about it!. Absolutely "Adorkable" - T.S. Davis review of A SONG FOR BIJOUR, as published at Finding Wonderland What attracted me to what can only be described as a middle grade romance? Was it the adorable cover, the "adorkable" main characters, the title, which includes the singular of my favorite French word, or the spicy hints of conflict? It was all of the above, plus a soupçon of culture and compassion, all rolled together in a little American-Haitian story of first love.I'm very hard on love stories; I feel like in YA lit they tend to be too cinematic, too much of what a particular author wishes happened to them, instead of what most often happens. Full of zingy one-liners and intelligent patter, they keep readers on the sideline . A romance boys will read! First, I would like to mention that this is definitely for the upper middle grade set. Much of the book focuses on Alex, a seventh grader, and the huge crush he has a new girl, Bijou. Some of the emotions might be a bit much for 8-10 year-olds to understand.This is definitely a unique concept and plot that I don't think I have read lately in a middle grade. Showing first love and how that grows and evolves, especially in the light of a multi-cultural relationship, makes for an interesting, fun read. I enjoyed seeing the characters grow, especially as they learn how to deal with those who aren't as open to other cultures and ideas. I t
Farrar uses Alex’s ignorance of the earthquake and life in Haiti to enlighten readers about the tragedy and its continuing effects on the Haitian people. Consequently, readers will be as drawn to the relevant content as they are to the delightful characters. Soon the kids want to spend more time together, but Bijou’s stricter culture makes things tough. Bijou Doucet has moved to Brooklyn after the terrible earthquakes in Haiti. Bijou has already had a big shift in her life, and, instead of changing herself to be more like her American friends, she shares her music and traditions with them. When Alex meets Bijou, his life begins to change. From Booklist Alex Schrader is not the coolest kid in seventh grade. Grades 4-7. --Bethany Fort . He skillfully intertwines cu
But all that changes the first time he meets Bijou Doucet, a Haitian girl recently relocated to Brooklyn after the earthquake-and he is determined to win her heart. For Bijou, change is the only constant, and she's surprised every day by how different life is in America, especially when a boy asks her out. Alex quickly learns that there are rules when it comes to girls-both in Haitian culture and with his own friends. Life for Alex Schrader has never involved girls. Told in alternating viewpoints against the vibrant backdrop of Haitian-American culture, Alex and Bijou take their first tender steps toward love in this heartwarming story.. And Bijou soon learns that she doesn't have to let go of her roots to find joy in her new life. He goes to an all-boys prep school and spends most of his time goofing around with his friends