No Promises in the Wind

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Summary: In the wind
Review: The book that I am reading is called "No promises in the wind" Its set back in the 1930's during the Great depression. The book focuses on two brothers who decide to run away from their house and live on their own. They run away with only music in one hand and hope in the other. When their money and luck start to run into a traveling circus that gives three meals a day and gives them a nice warm place to stay. They both join up not knowing if they could ever leave but they didn't care cause they were cold and hungry. The reason why I rate this book so high is because it's good book but needed some more detail and better sentences. I would have to say that this book is a must read. So if you are looking for a good book read "No promises in the wind".

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Summary: No Promises Review
Review: The book that I read was No Promises in the Wind written by Irene Hunt. Liked the book because it was an adventure book. I know that many people like to read adventure books and if you didn't read this book yet you should. Now I know why they made the expression,"Don't judge a book by it's cover" because the cover of the book makes it look pretty bad but the book was actually pretty good. I think everybody that has read this book they would agree with me this is a tariffic book.
I love the quote "You want me to go with you Josh" said by Joey Joshes younger brother because it shows that Joey cares alot about his older brother(page 7). I this the theme of this book is if you have a problem fix it and I agree with it you shouldn't just lie back and pretend like it's not happening because after a while it's to late. This book this story doesnt really relate to my life because this story took place during the Great Depression and everyone was poor and I'm not about to run away from home.
I will recommend this book to others in fact I have already recommended this book to a couple of my friends that live in Colorado and in Florida. The reason I choose this book to read for this project is because I when to the libary and iremembered my friend recommeded it to me and he said alot of good things about it. Its kind of weird because he said it was pretty hard to read but to me it was relitivly easy I mean I finish it in four days cause I really got into it.

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Summary: Survival
Review: This is the story of three boys who set out on their own during the depression. They start out full of hope but after one of them dies, things start to go downhill. Josh and Joey struggle to find enough food to stay alive and to find enough warmth to keep from freezing. During all of this Josh struggles with feelings of unforgiveness toward his dad. The winter is a time of suffering but also of growth and survival for both Josh and Joey.

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Summary: No Promises
Review: The book No Promises in the Wind by Irene hunt was about a young boy's struggle to survive during the depression in the U.S. It takes place during the winter of 1932. Josh is the main character in the book. He and his father Stefan always get into arguments because his father has no job and can't provide for his family, so his father takes his frustration out on his on Josh, his oldest son. This causes Josh to leave home and embark on his adventure. His mother Mary is the one that gives Josh the OK to leave home. She feels bad for doing this, but she only sees the situation getting worse. So, Howie and Josh decide to run away together and make a life for themselves. Howie is Josh's best friend. Just before they leave, Josh's little brother wants come along. His name is Joey. Joey is ten years old and looks like an angel. There many problems that the main characters encounter during the book, the first one happens when the brothers lose their friend. Howie is run over by a train in the beginning of the book. After this, the main problem is to get money and food. Different people help Josh and Joey get food. One day while walking, they meet a truck driver named Lonnie. Lonnie is very helpful; he gives the boys meals and a long ride down south to warmer weather. He also helps Josh find a job at a carnival. At the carnival Josh and Joey meet Emily. She is an older lady. She is very kind to the boys. Josh falls in love with her, but it does not work out because of the age differences. The carnival burns down so the boys head back north to find their friend Lonnie. Along the way they have to beg to survive.
The one character that I could relate to was Josh. Because I have had similar conflicts with my father. Like Josh's father, my dad was going through hard times and most of the time took out his frustration on me. At times I wanted to leave, but I did not. My father and I worked out our problems like Josh and his father did.
I really enjoyed this book. It keeps the reader entertained the whole time. You always want to find out what is going to happen to the boys all the way to the end. My favorite part is when the boys are at the carnival. The author does a good job of describing the people and events that happen during their stay at the carnival. My least favorite part was when the man at the shoe store took the boy's money. Personally I would not change anything to this book. I think it was written well, and it gets its point across.
I would recommend this book to any one who is interested in how life was during the 1930s. Also anyone that grew up during that time period might enjoy it. This book is a fun read that keeps you entertained the whole time.

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Summary: No Promises In the Wind
Review: This is a great novel to use as supplemental reading material while teaching about the Great Depression in a seventh or eighth grade classroom. Students will really get an understanding of the devistation the Depression had on people of all ages as they read of the experience these two young boys encountered. Hunt's portrayal of the characters makes the reader feel as if he/she really knows the boys. The reader will begin to feel the characters diappointments and joys as they travel across the United States searching for work. Trust, forgiveness, family, and perseverance are themes that occur throughout the book. These, and the many other themes which occur throughout the book can provide a great basis for discussion in the classroom. This is a book that both boys and girls will enjoy.

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Summary: No Promises with 'Promises'
Review: This is absolutely one of the fakest books i've read. The events happening to Josh and Joey are extremely fictional, and you can tell that they are. The novel is also way too predictible, and it loses its charm before long. Don't waste your money on this trash read.

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Summary: Who knew?
Review: 15 year old Josh has "runaway" from home, along with a friend, and his 10 year old brother. He is set on making it big with Howie, who plays the banjo. Together, with Josh at the piano, and Howie with his banjo, nothing will ever stop them from being stars- at least that's what Josh thought, until Howie missed the train, and hit the tracks. Now Josh and Joey are alone, trying to survive, and as they get closer from home, their bond between them grows.

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Summary: Hunt's use of characterization is detailed and excellent....
Review: No Promises in the Wind by Irene Hunt

genre: historical/realism/adventure

America in the 1930's was an America in turmoil. Its people were jobless, hungry, and cold. There was a desperation felt across the nation. It became known as the Great Depression. Growing up in this time frame meant growing up fast, as many children found the necessity of having to work in order to contribute to the family's need for survival. Such was the setting for Irene Hunt's No Promises in the Wind. Josh's father knew first hand this feeling of desperation. Not a bad man he, nevertheless, gave into these feeling and took this gnawing fear out on his oldest son, Josh. Realizing that every morsel of food he put into his mouth was one more morsel taken away from his mother or sister, Josh decides to leave home so there will be one less mouth to feed, and in so doing maybe it will take some of the pressure off of his family. Meeting up with his friend Howie they decide to ride the rail cars. Unbeknownst to Josh his younger brother, Joey, sneaks away to follow him. In No Promises in the Wind Hunt aptly portrays their travels and experiences: the horror of Howie's death, the desperate cold felt way too keenly through their worn and inappropriate clothing, their gnawing hunger, Josh's repulsion toward begging, and his unforgiving nature toward his father.

Hunt has done an excellent job of capturing the emotions felt by the American people during a time of national crisis. Her uses of characterization is detailed and excellent. It truly sets the stage for events to come and lays the groundwork for the tonality of the story. Hunt seems to have her pulse on the events on the times, which is perceived as believable and realistic. Not only does she tell her story with depth and realism but also she does so in a manner of allowing one to see the love and caring that still exists even in times of great deprivation. Told from the eyes of a youth gives one the freedom to share in the emotions felt by the protagonist along with his fears, hopes, and dreams. Several themes run concurrently throughout this story such as: courage, perseverance, trust, family, and forgiveness (of others and of self). In addition, Hunt makes wise use of conflict: with nature, government, father, Joey, and especially within Josh himself. This would be a wonderful supplement to be used by teachers while teaching the history concerning this time period. Using the themes along would provide a great basis for thought provoking discussions and opportunities for growth within our youth.
I read this several years ago and now while taking a class on literature for young adults wanted to read it again. It stayed with me over all that time---a true test of an excellent book, a classic, in my opinion.

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Summary: Just Plain Bad
Review: Irene Hunt paints a tale of a kid and his younger brother during the time of the Great Depression. The book follows their struggle of these two brothers, their few ups to their many downs.

It is hard to be sympathetic to the plight of Josh, when it seems so foolish for him to run away at the beggining of the novel simply because of differences between in his father. In the time of the depression food and just a house was hard to come by.

Irene Hunt wrote No Promises In The Wind well after the Great Depression. Realistically only the most foolish child would run away from a house with enough hardships because "he did not feel appreciated" when thousands starved on the streets.

The book has several flaws other than that. The two boys got through the depression and it is highly unlikely that they would get through the depression like they did. For example it is highly unlikely the boys would get a role in a circus.

The book shares no depth and is certainetly not a good read. I was required to read it for a summer reading, and I ceratinetly felt it was a HORRIBLE book. All other novels 'Holes' by Louis Sachar and 'Brave New World' by Aldous Huxley were far more interesting.

This book was not funny, insightful, interesting, or exciting.

I would not reccomend wasting any money and time reading this dull work unless you were forced to like me. Read something else.

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Summary: Alright
Review: I though this book was okay, but it was kind of boring. I'm just sayign this because it's not really my type of book, I'm more into fantasy and historical fiction from earlier times, but overall this book was pretty good.

If you enjoy adventure books set in the early 1900s, you'll most likely enjoy this book.