Junebug

Sometimes authors use a dystopian setting to highlight problems in our world today. Thus, I was shocked that this 112 page children book has a writing style and storytelling aspects that are superior to many of the thick YA novels I've read. From page one, I was astonished by 9 year old Junebug's im......more

I thought that this book was a good book to read. It teaches you to always stay strong even through hard times and bad influences. plot: Junebug is a young boy of the age of 9. He has a dream to collect mini bottles. Although he has a hard childhood, he tries his hardest to make the best of things ev......more

Personal reaction: I thought Junebug was kind of heartbreaking because of what Junebug had to deal with growing up in the projects. I also thought it was heartwarming the way he decided to be strong and overcome obstacles to finally get his wish of learning more about boats. Purpose: I think this boo......more

I generally liked this book overall. There are a lot of complexities in Junebugs life that are well reflected through Mead's writing. However, if you look at this book through a cultural lens, it was very stereotypical and in some ways over generalized "life in the projects". I think it's a great bo......more