Caroline Starr Rose
Author of May B.
Works by Caroline Starr Rose
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- Birthdate
- 20th century
- Gender
- female
- Nationality
- USA
- Places of residence
- Saudi Arabia
Australia
New Mexico, USA
Florida, USA
Virginia, USA
Louisiana, USA - Education
- Hendrix College
- Occupations
- teacher
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- Works
- 7
- Members
- 773
- Popularity
- #32,918
- Rating
- 3.9
- Reviews
- 47
- ISBNs
- 29
Told in free verse poetry, May's story is about overcoming powerful odds. Not only is May left to fend for herself in a leaking sod cabin in the dead of winter with hungry wolves outside her door--she is also haunted by memories of her difficult school days where she struggled to read because of a condition we would now know as dyslexia.
In very few words, author Caroline Starr Rose conveys May's inner turmoil and her struggle to find not just a way to survive but a way to believe herself worthy of survival. It's a powerful tale, indeed.
It was heavy on the bleak with nary a giggle, which isn't really my taste. I like a good sad read, but it's better seasoned with moments of levity, which this book completely lacked. So that is why I'm giving it three instead of four stars. As a Newbery contender, my personal taste aside, I'd give it four.… (more)