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Aug 09, 2023violet_dolphin_6433 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
The Watsons Go To Birmingham By: Christopher Paul Curtis Kenny Watson’s older brother, Byron, has always been named a troublemaker. He frequently skips school, fights other children, and lights small fires all around their home. So, when…
Jun 07, 2022pacl_teens rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
"The novel, “The Watsons Go to Birmingham — 1963” by Christopher Paul Curtis, takes place in one of the most riveting times for the Civil Rights Movement and racial equality. We are first introduced to Kenny Watson, the main character, who…
Mar 30, 2021sjpl_jtlee rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Authored by Christopher Paul Curtis, The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963 has two main parts. The first part consists of the Watson family’s entertaining life in Flint, Michigan, while the latter half addresses a more serious issue in…
Apr 17, 2020multcolib_susannel rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
When his parents decide to take their family on a road trip to visit their Grandmother in 1963 Birmingham Alabama, Kenny doesn't know it will be the most important visit of his life.
Feb 03, 2020
Kenny and his family (the 'Weird Watsons') do their best to stay afloat during the Civil Rights Movement, and young Kenny finds that true strength comes from within.
Jun 20, 2016vita2748 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Good story, but couldn't really get into it.
Feb 15, 2016JCLBeckyC rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I came *this* close to giving up on this book after reading chapter five, which is way too violent for my taste. I'm so glad I didn't give up, though. This is a really good book that deserves our full attention, even though it's difficult…
Oct 25, 2015muffinpopcorn rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Excellent story, humorous and interesting. Incorporates the family going to Alabama to visit Grandma and being there during the bombings of churches . This is not a sad story but cute and funny yet with the seriousness of the racial…
Jan 23, 2015LibrLdyMapleValley rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963 is the unforgettable first novel written by Christopher Paul Curtis. It is a Newbery Award Honor and Coretta Scott King Award Honor book which is quite a pile of kudos for a first novel. It's one of…
Dec 18, 2014red_penguin_987 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This is a great book. There are not that many civil-rights related topics in it, but a bunch of wonderful short stories.
Sheneatha1
Oct 18, 2014
Curtis does a wonderful job of touching upon serious issues, such as surviving an older brother, being picked on at school, and experiencing racism while entertaining the reader with his great sense of humor. I laughed out loud several…
Demigod4Ever
Jul 16, 2014Demigod4Ever rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Tots hilarious
obaidurrahman
Mar 15, 2014obaidurrahman rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Read with my class really good book
Besiana123
Oct 21, 2013
I really liked this book when I read it but was confused about what happened after one of the kids starts to drowned and then sees his sister under water
natalie_g
Oct 05, 2013natalie_g rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
The Weird Watsons star in this story of family and racial upheaval. The Watsons are like any other family in 1963 America. Byron, Joetta, and Kenny (our narrator) live in Flint, Michigan with their parents. The first half of the book…
lakevilla_IDOL
Nov 15, 2012lakevilla_IDOL rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
The Watsons Go To Burmingham is a realistic fiction book with a very interesting story line. It's about an African American family that goes through hardships in Michigan. Once the Watsons' visit Grandma in Alabama, they see just how easy…
maddy3999
Jul 29, 2012maddy3999 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
i love this book alot! ;)
kyle64star
Jul 25, 2012kyle64star rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
this book is so good i love it just great love it!!!
Jun 18, 2012t_natrix rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
One of my favorite books!
Aug 05, 2009
This book is really funny and really touching. It makes you realize that African-Americans were really treated unfairly. At first it surprised me at how many people were racist back then. I'm just glad that that's all over and now skin…
Oct 02, 2007mcasey rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A trip to Birmingham in 1960 is an eye opener for the children of this family. The children are endearing and hilarious.