In Chapter 34, Mr. Milgrom includes Misha in Hanukkah. I think this is significant. First of all, Misha is becoming more and more a complete part of this family, but as the author suggests by mentioning Mrs. Milgrom’s previous opposition towards Misha participating in Hannukah, he still isn’t a Jew by blood and that cannot [...]
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A lot happened in the parts I read today. I think I do like the book. I kind of wonder if some parents would be upset if their middle school aged child was asked to read this book; it is indeed pretty graphic in parts. I was surprised by how much detail there is about [...]
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As I was reading the first six chapters, I kept thinking, “Do I like this book? Do I dislike this book?” and I couldn’t decide through most of the reading. This book is written in a different style then I am used to. There isn’t a lot of details. The story is written in this [...]
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