Serenity knows she is good at keeping secrets, and she's got a whole lifetime's worth of them. Les As Serenity starts at a new school, makes a good friend, and finds herself drawn to a boy with a reputation for trouble, she finds herself struggling with what happened, especially as she sees her brother heading down a dangerous path of his own. He enjoyed how each chapter kept his attention. Love the cover for this reprinted edition, though. I probably should have come on here to see the age recommendations because I wasn't expecting it to dive in to certain subjects based on the cute cover and the front sleeve summary.

Luckily, certain things seem to hold promise: a new friend, a new church, a new school.

retard». But just as Serenity begins to settle in to her new life and home, it all takes a turn for the worse when Danny starts hanging out with the wrong crowd and making poor choices, and Jay is a part of it too. > FAQ | > What Momma Left Me (Book) : Watson, Renee : After the death of their mother, thirteen-year-old Serenity Evans and her younger brother go to live with their grandparents, who try to keep them safe from bad influences and help them come to terms with what has happened to their family. After their mother's death they move in with their grandparents. Summaries Serenity knows she is good at keeping secrets, and she's got a whole lifetime's worth of them.

(2019) This debut novel is an excellent choice for libraries serving urban populations, as well as those serving faith-based communiti, orange_elephant_584 thinks this title is suitable for 11 years and over, white_fox_61 thinks this title is suitable for 14 years and over, After the death of their mother, thirteen-year-old Serenity Evans and her younger brother go to live with their grandparents, who try to keep them safe from bad influences and help them come to terms with what has happened to their family.

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Includes recipe for red velvet cake. Children's Book and Media Review 4 ( Log Out /  Iss. https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/cbmr/vol40/iss4/30, Home | : The overall message of staying true to one's self is strong and reassuring. Nelson, Taylor Outstanding, Intermediate, Grief, Death, Family, African Americans, Christian life. 4, Outstanding, Intermediate, Grief, Death, Family, African Americans, Christian life. Rediscover New York Times bestselling, Newbery Honor- and Coretta Scott King Author Award-winning author Renée Watson's heart-rending debut, about one girl's journey to reconnect to joy. Bloomsbury. Les frais de retard ne s’appliquent pas. Her mother is dead, her father is gone, and starting life over at her grandparents' house is strange. In the aftermath of her mother's violent death, Serenity and her little brother, Danny, move in with their grandparents and try to pick up the pieces of their lives. Iss.

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Serenity Evans is a strong African-American character who will resonate with girls who are facing transitions of their own, large or small. All Journals ( Log Out / 
Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. What Momma Left Me, by Renee Watson Summary: After the death of their mother, thirteen-year-old Serenity Evans and her younger brother go to live with their grandparents, who try to keep them safe from bad influences and help them come to terms with what has happened to … In the aftermath of her mother's violent death, Serenity and her little brother, Danny, move in with their grandparents and try to pick up the pieces of their lives. It tells the story of 13 year old Serenity and her brother Danny. Starting fresh at a new school holds promising beginnings for Serenity when she makes a new friend and becomes involved with the youth ministry at her grandfather's church. Home Children's Book and Media Review: Vol. Accessibility Statement. Surrounded by strong women who remind the young teen that she always has options, Serenity grows in quiet fortitude as she becomes more committed to her church and personal ethos and tries to find her momma’s legacy beyond shoes, nightmares and secrets.

Keywords. Information about the book, What Momma Left Me (Fiction, Hardcover), by Renée Watson (Bloomsbury YA, Jan 08, 2019) African American Literature Book Club Celebrating Our Literary Legacy Since 1997 — Black Literature is for Everyone African American Literature Book Club > > Curiosity about where the story was going kept me determined to stick it out until more than halfway through. Returned Gr 5–8—When Serenity's mother is killed and her father disappears, the girl and her brother, Danny, move in with their grandmother and grandfather, who is the pastor at the Restoration Baptist Church.

When the crushing weight of all of the secrets and burdens she is keeping inside seems too much to bear, Serenity learns an important lesson: sometimes it's the unsavory ingredients that combine to make the best cake. My Account | , Article 30. The trauma seems never ending, but things get a little easier when Serenity makes friends with Maria, a girl in her class, and meets a cute boy named Jay, who makes her feel seen. BiblioCore: app06 Version 8.33.1 Last updated 2020/09/08 12:21, Dysfunctional Families — Juvenile Fiction. Vol. While dealing with her tumultuous loss, Serenity learns the importance of making wise choices at the same moment her brother begins falling in with the wrong crowd. Summary: After the death of their mother, thirteen-year-old Serenity Evans and her younger brother go to live with their grandparents, who try to keep them safe from bad influences and help them come to terms with what has happened to their family. Religion and faith play a large part in their lives. What Momma Left Me. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. I can do heavy reads, but dry and heavy is more difficult. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. This one just became too depressing, in a dry kind of way, for me to keep at it. What Momma Left Me was my first novel by Renée Watson but it sure won't be my last.

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My 10 year son couldn't put the book down.