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. When Kenny's 13-year-old brother, Byron, gets to be too much trouble, they head South to Birmingham … So borrowed it from him and i think it a great read also, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 5, 2016. You need to enable JavaScript to use SoundCloud, A wonderful middle-grade novel narrated by Kenny, 9, about his middle-class black family, the Weird Watsons of Flint, Michigan. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Under the water Kenny thought Byron was the Wool Pooh, and started trying to fight him off. Unlimited listening on select audiobooks, Audible Originals, and podcasts. In fact, I would've given up some of the amusing antics earlier in the story, in exchange for finding out more about the bombing and its effects on Birmingham and on society. The Watsons go to Birmingham -1963 was overall my favorite book of 2016. The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963 (Audiobook CD) : Curtis, Christopher Paul : Enter the world of ten-year-old Kenny and his family, the weird Watsons of Flint, Michigan. Book states 8+, but this is more appropriate for junior and high school students. The plot was absorbing, with lots of funny lines. It is how this family comes through that has drawn me deeper into this book. An illustration of a 3.5" floppy disk. One of course was my graduation from high school and the second was Dr. King's famous speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. Please Refer to the Unit Calendar for Due Dates of the Above Assignments. Your current browser isn't compatible with SoundCloud. The audience that I would gear this towards would be grades 5 - 7 because I feel at this age, they are most impressionable and would really allow the Watsons into their learning environment and minds. When he did Byron was kissing Kennys head and thanking god that he got there in time. "I identify with so much in Christopher Paul Curtis's engrossing classic, The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963." The story itself was ok but the language it used occasionally was unnecessary. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Kenny, on the other hand, did not. Before Kenny went swimming Byron told Kenny, and Joetta this long story about Winnie the Poohs evil twin brother, the Wool Pooh. Cancel online anytime. Software. The Watsons Go to Birmingham Anika Noni Rose David Alan Grier Skai Jackson (2013) In 1963, a couple and their three children take a road trip to Birmingham, Ala., where history unfolds during the civil … There was a problem loading your book clubs. Personally I thought the novel was a eye-opening, heart-warming, … Images. In an impressive literary … Such as constant uses of the word “stupid,” like that “stupid cat”and “stupid story”. Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. But the family pulls together to get through the tough times. My grandson was assigned this book to read in his fifth grade work. Audio CD in English - Unabridged edition 0307243176 9780307243171 zzzz. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2019. You will get an email reminder before your trial ends. An illustration of a 3.5" floppy disk. Audio. When Kenny got caught Byron came running after Kenny and jumped in after him. The Watsons Go to Birmingham — 1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis. Adult readers might find the resolution a bit rushed, but younger readers will likely be inspired by Kenny’s resilience and the Watsons’ love and support for each other. The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis, read by LeVar Burton by PRH Audio published on 2015-02-24T12:38:25Z A wonderful middle-grade novel narrated by Kenny, 9, about his middle-class black family, the Weird Watsons … An illustration of a 3.5" floppy disk. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. By turns comic, tragic and touching, this remarkable Newbery Honor work, delightfully performed by LeVar Burton in this unabridged production, will delight listeners young and old as they meet Christopher Paul Curtis, a storyteller of bold ambition and a true and original voice, and his inimitable Watsons. Through Kenny's eyes we are able to uncover what his feelings and fears are towards every day life, his brother and the incidents in Birmingham, Alabama. In addition, I was not completely convinced by the two episodes in which Kenny and Joey provided mysterious, other-worldly help to each other. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. The Watsons go to Birmingham—1963 / Christopher Paul Curtis. The Watsons Go To Birmingham by Curtis, Christopher Paul. ... Watsons Go To Birmingham by Christopher Paul Curtis Audio … Audio. Users who liked this track James Flynn. p. cm. A wonderful middle-grade novel narrated by Kenny, 9, about his middle-class black family, the Weird Watsons of Flint, Michigan. Heading south, they're going to Birmingham, Alabama, and toward one of the darkest moments in America's history. When Mom and Dad decide to visit Grandma, the Watsons head off to Birmingham… Clearly aimed at a tween and early teenage audience, this charming novel lures readers in with the sweet and quirky story of the Watson family of Flint, Michigan, which consists of Momma, Daddy, the slightly rebellious oldest brother Byron, the playful middle brother Kenny (our narrator), and the angelic baby daughter Joetta. 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