Luckily, certain things seem to hold promise: a new friend, a new church, a new school. 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. 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. 40 (2019) Document Type. They may appear as “overdue”. Danny's friend's murder near the end of the book creates a disjointed finish to an otherwise well-written novel, but does not detract from the plot development. Do not recommend for a sensitive child and may be potentially triggering for kids who experienced trauma. 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. 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. ( Log Out /  Love the cover for this reprinted edition, though.



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.

Les frais de retard ne s’appliquent pas. Children's Book and Media Review: Vol. > This book contains heavy subjects: domestic violence, murder, suicide, and street violence. About | BiblioCore: app06 Version 8.33.1 Last updated 2020/09/08 12:21, Dysfunctional Families — Juvenile Fiction. being returned. I can do heavy reads, but dry and heavy is more difficult. Religion and faith play a large part in their lives.

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items are quarantined and may show in your account for at least a week after 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. Vol. About What Momma Left Me. retard». 240 pgs.

Abstract. 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. 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 Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. 4, Outstanding, Intermediate, Grief, Death, Family, African Americans, Christian life. Bloomsbury.

All Journals Children's Book and Media Review 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. , Article 30. 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.

Authors. > Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. This one just became too depressing, in a dry kind of way, for me to keep at it. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account.

40 > Serenity Evans is a strong African-American character who will resonate with girls who are facing transitions of their own, large or small. 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.

Directed by Robert Thomas. Keywords. Her mother is dead, her father is gone, and starting life over at her grandparents' house is strange. My Account | Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. Home 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. : 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. Luckily, certain things seem to hold promise: a new friend, a new church, a new school. Her mother is dead, her father is gone, and starting life over at her grandparents' house is strange. Serenity knows she is good at keeping secrets, and she's got a whole lifetime's worth of them. Curiosity about where the story was going kept me determined to stick it out until more than halfway through. Les Returned FAQ | Nelson, Taylor (2019) Change ). ( Log Out /  This book reminds me of On the Come Up and The Hate U Give. Accessibility Statement. Summaries Serenity knows she is good at keeping secrets, and she's got a whole lifetime's worth of them. Serenity is good at keeping … 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. 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. 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 … He enjoyed how each chapter kept his attention. https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/cbmr/vol40/iss4/30, Home | ( Log Out /  Includes recipe for red velvet cake. 4 Taylor Nelson. Outstanding, Intermediate, Grief, Death, Family, African Americans, Christian life. What Momma Left Me. Iss. 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. There are no notices for this title yet.

What Momma Left Me was my first novel by Renée Watson but it sure won't be my last.

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You will not be charged late The overall message of staying true to one's self is strong and reassuring. My 10 year son couldn't put the book down.