A lovely childrens picture book credited to geoff dunham can only be found by searching. On my honor comprehension questions and vocabulary guide. This is the story about survival, and about a yearold misfits attempts to find footing in a hostile and threatening world. His only friend has just been killed in an accident when aremis slake is chased into the subways by a gang of kids. How to print the digital edition of books for keeps. In chapter 2, slake rides the subway the entire afternoon. Plus, receive recommendations and exclusive offers on.
This is a story about survival, and about a yearold misfits attempts to find footing in a hostile and threatening world. Real mermaids dont hold their breath by helene boudreau as energetic and fresh as a salty sea breeze. All students will read a book selected as part of the middle years program at westland ms. Slakes limbo, by felice holman, was one of the young adult books that made the biggest impression on me when i fell into that age group. Students will read 3 books for the summer reading assignment. On my honor comprehension questions and vocabulary guide this document provides higher level, thoughtprovoking comprehension questions for the book, on my honor by marion dane bauer. Slakes limbo 121 days summary and analysis free book notes. I sort of took her positive mentions of slakes limbo as a kind of endorsement, and in my book anything that is recommended by karen hesse is certainly worth giving the read. More thought provoking and better written than many adult books it is a gem. Written originally in 1974, the book chronicles new york at what could arguably be called its grittiest.
Constant bullying at home and school drives him down into the subway where he lives for 121 days. Thirteenyearold aremis slake, a victim of life s hard knocks, goes underground but comes up stronger than ever. Desperate, driven, harassed to the breaking point, slake decides to go underground into the sheltering depths of the new york city subway where he ends up staying for one hundred and twentyone days. Jul 18, 2019 slakes limbo is one of those books that has lived far longer than anyone could have rightfully expected. Slake s limbo by felice holman is one of the best books ive read.
This is a story about survival, and about a yearold misfit s attempts to find footing in a hostile and threatening world. An ala best books for young adultsan ala notable childrens bookan. Sites like sparknotes with a slakes limbo 121 days study guide or cliff notes. Holman tells the story of aremis slake, an undersized, persecuted.
Also includes sites with a short overview, synopsis, book report, or summary of felice holmans slakes limbo 121 days. Mar 04, 20 for 121 days, slake remains underground, living off the money he makes selling discarded newspapers and the kindness of the owner and waitress at a subway diner. His experiences impact him positively, and he leaves the subway with hope. Were considering expanding this synopsis into a fulllength study guide to deepen your comprehension of the book and why its important. Of course, downsiders is an outandout fantasy about living underground. This list was taken from the 2008 book the ultimate teen book guide, edited by daniel hahn, leonie flynn, and susan reuben. Slakes limbo by felicia holman focuses on aremis slake, a teenage boy who is bullied constantly. Fifth grade read aloud list this post contains affiliate links. Slakes limbo is one of those books that has lived far longer than anyone could have rightfully expected. The idea of people living underground you know, some call them mole people. Ill recommend slakes limbo to a whole range of ages and abilities and certainly want to read it with children. Slakes limbo book by felice holman official publisher page. This book is rather unusual for a childrens book, as it has a fairly sad ending. Slakes limbo is a novel for young adults, first published in 1974 about a young adolescent boy, aremis slake, who runs away from home to live in the new york city subway tunnels of the irt lexington avenue line and stays for 121 days, earning a living by selling discarded newspapers.
He learns about the harsh life of urban runaways when he goes into hiding after being falsely accused of causing an accident in which his friend is seriously injured. Obvious pairing with this book include neal schustermans, downsiders. A desperate, driven orphan boy hides out in the rat. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Slakes limbo is one of those books that has lived far longer than anyone could have rightfully. These questions can be used in both a guided reading setting or as a supplement to a literature circle to get students thinking about what they are reading. Forgotten kids books from the 60s and 70s magnum arts blog. An ala best books for young adults an ala notable childrens book an ala best of the best books for young adults the horn book fanfare list. For 121 days, slake remains underground, living off the money he. I cant think of any other books which ive read which have a sad ending, least not one which.
At the end of the book are a glossary of spanish words. He finds existence in a new york subway where, for one hundred and twentyone days, he creates a home. It will remind some of paulsens hatchet but it does more than tell of mere physical survival. An ala best books for young adults an ala notable childrens book an ala best of the best. I think it teaches you to never let fear hold you back. This study guide consists of approximately 24 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of slake s limbo. Holman tells the story of aremis slake, an undersized, persecuted year old new york city boy.
This document provides higher level, thoughtprovoking comprehension questions for the book, on my honor by marion dane bauer. Nothing but the truth by avi the truth book, book worth reading. This study guide consists of approximately 24 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of slakes limbo. A far better pairing, actually, would be to read this book and then take a gander at mark singers extraordinary documentary, dark days. Slakes limbo book by felice holman official publisher. Felice holmans 1974 slakes limbo is called a juvenile novel. Many students asked about, and i think would enjoy, a sequel. One day, the bullies chase slake and he runs down into the subway. This is the story about survival, and about a yearold misfit s attempts to find footing in a hostile and threatening world. The book is about a young adolescent boy, aremis slake, who runs away from home to live in the new york city subway tunnels of the irt lexington avenue line and stays for 121 days. The book is about a young adolescent boy, aremis slake, who runs away from home to live in the new york city subway tunnels of the irt lexington avenue line and stays for.
Heart pounding danger surrounds an irreplaceable treasure. He touches the base of the bronx, queens and brooklyn. Slake escapes his problems by living in the new york city subway for 121 days. An ala best books for young adults an ala notable childrens book an ala best of the best books for young adults the horn book fanfare list desperate.
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Nov 17, 2009 listen to slake s limbo audiobook by felice holman. Nothing but the truth by avi the truth book, book worth. Desperate, driven, harassed to the breaking point, slake decides to go underground into the sheltering depths of the new york city subway, where he ends up staying for 121 days. Slakes guardian an auntlike figure hits him and accuses him of lying and stealing. Scrawl by mark shulman theres more to this bully than meets the eye. Members include published authors and illustrators, librarians, agents, editors, publicists, booksellers, publishers and fans. Slake s limbo by felicia holman focuses on aremis slake, a teenage boy who is bullied constantly. The pinballs reading packet and final project pinball, books for. The book is narrated by a latina teenager, esperanza cordero, and tells the story of one year of her life on mango street, in a chicago barrio. This is the story about survival, and about a yearold misfit s attempts. He becomes a master of the subway system, makes a few adult friends, gets a job sweeping the diner floor, and surprises himself with his ability to survive all on his own. The site is updated daily with information about every book, author, illustrator, and publisher in the childrens young adult book industry. Aremis slake, a poor, downtrodden, pickedon, thirteen year old by, decides to run away from the uncaring kind of aunt with whom he lives.
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