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Forrester, Sandra
3 Reviews
(3)
4-6
In 1930s Lenore, Alabama, twelve-year-old Bayliss survives an accident that kills her older brother, Leo. Trying to find meaning in Leo's death, Bayliss attempts to discover her own purpose in life while her family fosters two homeless girls. Forrester's moving story will resonate with readers who have experienced the loss of a loved one.
Reviewer: Lana Barnes
(4)
4-6
When her mother dies in 1627, fourteen-year-old Pen joins a Dickensian group of young people in London. Their hideout is raided by kidnappers, and the children are shipped to Virginia to become indentured servants. While Pen and the adventurous Rose eventually find kindness, their London leader has a much harsher experience. Pen is an appealing protagonist, and the early narrative compels, though later it loses some fluidity.
Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian
(4)
4-6
Forrester uses the story of a thirteen-year-old mixed-race girl to explore issues of race, class, and slavery in 1838 New Orleans. Simone is a free black, the daughter of a slave mother and Creole father, who gradually comes to understand how limited her freedom really is. The historical setting is more intriguing than plot or characters, but Simone's diary entries offer plenty of romance and drama.
Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth
3 reviews
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