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Title: The Eagle Kite by Paula Fox ISBN: 0531068927 Publisher: Orchard Books Pub. Date: April, 1995 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.33
Rating: 1
Summary: Bad Times
Comment: A Review by Jon Clegg
The story begins with a young boy named Liam. He is currently in school and is living with his mother in a small apartment near a burned down church. One day he looks out his window to notice there is a bum outside with a sign saying he needs money he's got AIDS. The story goes into his father and how he's fighting Aids.
I didn't enjoy reading this story at all and its not common for me to say that because I am very picky when it comes to books I can not enjoy almost any of the books because they aren't on a topic I enjoy. It wasn't at anyway adventurous or outgoing it was extremely boring I caught myself sleeping while reading it at many points. The main character has some pretty dumb problems that everyone has but he can't deal with them. I think it was a waste of ink and paper! The first part of the book wasn't even necessary when he meets the homeless person with aids. It didn't really blend into the story that well.
I would not recommend this book to anyone it wasn't even fun to note read I should have never picked it up off the shelve it is a big waste of everything in the world that was put into it!
Rating: 4
Summary: A Sensitive Story Told with Feeling
Comment: Paula Fox has tackled a sensitive topic in The Eagle Kite and has handled it with much feeling and warmth. It is the story of Liam and his father who had secrets and now has AIDS. It could be their last chance to repair any damage done to their relationship. It is a short little book for teenagers but it packs quite an emotional wallop but in a sweetly subtle and quiet manner. This book will be a nice revelation for any teenager dealing with relationship issues with their parents. It is a look at dealing honestly with one's parents and one's children and building a relationship through that honesty whatever it reveals. It is a sad, touching story.
Rating: 5
Summary: Insightful and Amzing
Comment: The only problem with this book is that it is too short.
Paula Fox manages to paint a picture of our society within the microcosm of a family that reflects the good and bad attitudes many otherwise good people have regarding gays and AIDS. Don't be put off by any warnings. The people, both young and old, who have trouble with the book reflect more of their own personal problems in dealing with the subject matter. After speaking to several middle school students who found the book at a recent book fair, I discovered that they were able to empathize with Liam, the hero of the story. The only thing they couldn't understand is why Liam's mother and aunt behaved the way they did. They could see in the adults' attempts to protect the boy that they were hurting him more than helping him.
This is a book that should be a welcome addition to any classroom library. It would even make an excellant text on which to base a series of lessons on tolerance and acceptance.
"The Eagle Kite" soars.
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Title: One-Eyed Cat by Paula Fox, Erika Meltzer ISBN: 0689839707 Publisher: Aladdin Library Pub. Date: 01 December, 2000 List Price(USD): $4.99 |
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Title: The Slave Dancer by Paula Fox ISBN: 0440961327 Publisher: Laurel Leaf Pub. Date: April, 1996 List Price(USD): $5.50 |
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Title: My Brother Sam Is Dead by James Lincoln, Chris Collier ISBN: 059042792X Publisher: Scholastic Pub. Date: February, 2003 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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Title: A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park ISBN: 0395978270 Publisher: Clarion Books Pub. Date: 23 April, 2001 List Price(USD): $15.00 |
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