A Letter to Mrs. Roosevelt

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Summary: A letter to Mrs. Roosevelt
Review: A letter to Mrs. Roosevelt
By: c. coco Deyoung
0/440/41529/2

Do you think there is a book that can care boredom? Well there is, it is called a letter to Mrs. Roosevelt. An interesting quote I found, "the only thing we have to fear is fear itself." This book is really interesting, it explains very well in detail. The summary is about and eleven year old girl, Margo Bandini, who lives in Johnston, PA. She has a mom, dad, brother and a best friend named Rosa. The time it's going on is the great depression, causing the families loss of money. In school Margo's whole class has to write a letter to someone that inspires them. Margo picks Eleanor Roosevelt. A sheriff sign soon goes up and they must leave there house. Now Margo has to help papa by Eleanor's advice and her own. The genre is realistic fiction.

This book was tops because it was so much fun to read. The creativity of turning a real event into fiction was very well done. I do recommend this book because anyone would like it. It's exciting, makes you like reading and at the same time you are not bored. This book is probably for a 12 year old girl who doesn't like to read and wants some fun, but the reading level is average. It was a page turner because a lot of things went on in the story, so you didn't want to stop and not find out what happened next. This story was definitely not hard to concentrate because it relates so much to real life. I connected to Margo because we both are nice and will do anything to help others. I like the genre because of the adventure. The style of writing was interesting because, example: a lot of quotes, life wise thinking and characters came to life. What surprised me was when a sheriff sign went up on the house and Charlie found out it was his fault because he broke his leg and had to have surgery for a lot of money. Not every chapter ended with a cliff hanger, but most did. Example: thank you Miss Dobson, but won't my letter need more stamps? I can still picture Miss Dobson smile. She never answered me)this book was not boring because of the mystery. No my mind didn't wander when reading because it's well standard. The plot was believable because it didn't sound fake only real. I think anyone would enjoy this.

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Summary: A letter to Mrs. Roosevelt
Review: A letter to Mrs. Roosevelt
By: c.coco Deyoung
0/440/41529/2

Do you think there is a book that can care boredom? Well there is, it is called a letter to Mrs. Roosevelt. An interesting quote I found, "the only thing we have to fear is fear itself." This book is really interesting, it explains very well in detail. The summary is about and eleven year old girl, Margo Bandini, who lives in Johnston, PA. She has a mom, dad, brother and a best friend named Rosa. The time it's going on is the great depression, causing the families loss of money. In school Margo's whole class has to write a letter to someone that inspires them. Margo picks Eleanor Roosevelt. A sheriff sign soon goes up and they must leave there house. Now Margo has to help papa by Eleanor's advice and her own. The genre is realistic fiction.

This book was tops because it was unbelievingable fun to read. The creativity of turning a real event into fiction was very well done. I do recommend this book because anyone would like it. It's exciting, makes you like reading and at the same time you are not bored. This book is probably for a 12 year old girl who doesn't like to read and wants some fun, but the reading level is average. It was a page turner because a lot of things went on in the story, so you didn't want to stop and not find out what happened next. This story was definitely not hard to concentrate because it relates so much to real life. I connected to Margo because we both are nice and will do anything to help others. I like the genre because of the adventure. The style of writing was interesting because, example: a lot of quotes, life wise thinking and characters came to life. What surprised me was when a sheriff sign went up on the house and Charlie found out it was his fault because he broke his leg and had to have surgery for a lot of money. Not every chapter ended with a cliff hanger, but most did. Example: thank you Miss Dobson, but won't my letter need more stamps? I can still picture Miss Dobson smile. She never answered me)this book was not boring because of the mystery. No my mind didn't wander when reading because it's well standard. The plot was believable because it didn't sound fake only real. I think anyone would enjoy this.

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Summary: A letter to Mrs. Roosevelt
Review: A letter to Mrs. Roosevelt
By: c.coco Deyoung
0/440/41529/2

Do you think there is a book that can care boredom? Well there is, it is called a letter to Mrs. Roosevelt. An interesting quote I found, "the only thing we have to fear is fear itself." This book is really interesting, it explains very well in detail. The summary is about and eleven year old girl, Margo Bandini, who lives in Johnston, PA. She has a mom, dad, brother and a best friend named Rosa. The time it's going on is the great depression, causing the families loss of money. In school Margo's whole class has to write a letter to someone that inspires them. Margo picks Eleanor Roosevelt. A sheriff sign soon goes up and they must leave there house. Now Margo has to help papa by Eleanor's advice and her own. The genre is realistic fiction.

This book was tops because it was unbelievingable fun to read. The creativity of turning a real event into fiction was very well done. I do recommend this book because anyone would like it. It's exciting, makes you like reading and at the same time you are not bored. This book is probably for a 12 year old girl who doesn't like to read and wants some fun, but the reading level is average. It was a page turner because a lot of things went on in the story, so you didn't want to stop and not find out what happened next. This story was definitely not hard to concentrate because it relates so much to real life. I connected to Margo because we both are nice and will do anything to help others. I like the genre because of the adventure. The style of writing was interesting because, example: a lot of quotes, life wise thinking and characters came to life. What surprised me was when a sheriff sign went up on the house and Charlie found out it was his fault because he broke his leg and had to have surgery for a lot of money. Not every chapter ended with a cliff hanger, but most did. Example: thank you Miss Dobson, but won't my letter need more stamps? I can still picture Miss Dobson smile. She never answered me)this book was not boring because of the mystery. No my mind didn't wander when reading because it's well standard. The plot was believable because it didn't sound fake only real. I think anyone would enjoy this.

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Summary: Great historical book that kids will enjoy
Review: As a fifth grade teacher, I find this book to be a wonderful way for the children to get a feel for the 1930s. Characters vividly leap off the page and into the students' minds. Each of my literature study groups that have read this novel enjoy it and are able to make numerous meaningful connections to the plot, characters, and time period. What more could I ask?

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Summary: A Letter to Mrs. Roosevelt
Review: Eleven-year-old Margo Bandini lives with her Mama, Papa, and brother,Charlie in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. It is the early 1930's and the Great Depression is sweeping the land like a plague and ruining peoples lives. Steel Mill workers in Margo's hometown are losing their jobs. Margo's Papa is in debt because he borrowed $5,000 from the bank that they used for Charlie's leg oporation. The Bandinis now have two weeks to pay back the $5,000 they owe or else they will be forced to move from their home. For a school project, Margo's class has to write a letter to someone whom they admire. Margo decides to write to Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, also known as Eleanor Everywhere. Since her husband, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, has gotten sick with polio, Mrs. Roosevelt goes around the country helping those in need. Will the letter get there in time? Can Mrs. Roosevelt help the Bandinis?
A Letter to Mrs. Roosevelt is an historical fiction novel. This book is narrated from Margo's point of view. On a scale of one to five stars, this book would rate a four because itis very interesting, but we think it ended too soon. If you want to read a dramatic, real-life story about what life was like for some kids during the Depression, this book is the one you should choose.

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Summary: Fabulous and inspiring!!
Review: I am a fourth grade teacher in New Jersey and my students and I just finished reading this book. We couldn't put it down!!! Mrs. DeYoung developed such wonderful characters and my students were able to empathize with each and every one of them. Thank you Mrs. DeYoung for making this wonderful book not only enlightening, but educational!! We can't wait for a new book!!

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Summary: THE CHILDREN (AND ADULTS) LOVE THIS BOOK!
Review: I am a teacher in Johnstown. Many of the students in our building live, or are very familiar with, the part of town depicted in "A Letter to Mrs. Roosevelt". The children listened so closely as one or two chapters were read each day. Once in a while, a child would cry out, "Hey! I know where that is - it's right near MY house!" So many times they asked me to keep reading. They couldn't wait to hear what would happen to "Margo" and "Charlie" next! We were so fortunate to have C. Coco De Young visit our school and talk with students currently reading "A Letter to Mrs. Roosevelt". She spoke to the children just as she had written her book...WITH HEART. She took the time to answer questions while inspiring the students to read and write. This book can be integrated into the curriculum so easily. It is history and geography. It is interesting, imaginative, and heart-warming. It is the Great Depression as seen through the eyes of another child.

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Summary: A Letter to Mrs. Roosevelt
Review: I recommend this book because Margo almost has to leave her house forever. But someone helps her. She write a letter to Mrs. Roosevelt for help. Her teacher is someone very special. Read this to find out who her teacher is.

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Summary: An inspiring story of a young girl's determination.
Review: Margo is an eleven year old girl living in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, during the Great Depression. Her little brother was injured a few years ago, and her family borrowed money to pay for an operation. Now, the bank is calling in the loan. If thet don't pay back the money in two weeks, they will be forced to leave their home. In desperation, Margo writes to the first lady, Mrs. Roosevelt, and asks for help. To find out what happens, read this book!