Peace, Locomotion

Not poetry. Letters. Lyrical, excellent. Sequel to Locomotion. Still working through the problems explained in the first book. Beautiful book as was the first one. ( )

The follow-up to Locomotion, this book furthers looks in the life of Lonnie Collins Motion and the effect the Vietnam War is having on him and his foster family. I was a little choked up at the end. ( )

This longer story by Jacqueline Woodson is another must-read. It's the story of a 12-year old, Lonnie, who lives with a foster family. He is completely happy, but feels sad to be apart from his sister, Lili. He writes down everything that happens while they're growing up. His foster brother is in the army, and peace is a big deal to Lonnie. The entire story is told through letters from Lonnie to Lili, which is very compelling and intriguing for the readers. ( )

This is the story of a brother and sister separated into the foster care system after their parents have died and Lonnie/Locomotion writes these great letters to his sister Lilli. I did feel like I missed a little of this one because this is actually the second book the first book is just called Locomotion but I will one day find that one and read it too.

This is a touching story that these two kids are able to stay in touch after being separated is really great and to see this young man come of age and into his own. It’s a very short read but still a powerful book.

I listened to this on audio narrated by, Dion Graham who did a great job with all the different emotions Lonnie goes through in this story .

I would recommend this to the Young Adult reader.

3 ½ stars may change to 4 after I read the first book. Yes changing this to 4 stars as it is even better than the first book! ( )

Lonnie had me from the first letter. He deals with a lot of big issues for a kid his age: how to stay close to his sister, even though they’re living separate lives; how to remain loyal to his parents while allowing himself to be part of his foster family; how to understand an unnamed war into which a foster brother he’s never met was drafted. But he also deals with the regular kid stuff: a friend moving away, a tough subject in school, a new teacher. His story is poignant and warm and absorbing

I listened to the audiobook, read by Dion Graham. Graham does a phenomenal job saturating Lonnie’s words with emotion, bringing the young poet to life and carving out space for him in your heart.

My full review is posted on Erin Reads. ( )