Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Dry and Dangerous


The Dry Grass of August,written by Anna Jean Mayhew takes place in August, 1954 in North Carolina. On a scorching hot day our narrator, thirteen-year old Jubie watts leaves for a vacation in Florida with her family. Dad is staying home but her mother is driving with her three siblings, and Mary the family maid. Because Mary is black, they have problems finding a place she can stay. She also can't use the same restrooms or even eat carryout food from the same bag!
Jubie love Mary who gives her the affection neither her distracted mother or her abusive dad can give her. After a tragedy happens we see the strength and character of Jubie. All their lives are changed. Beautifully written about race relations as well as family relationships,this is a great book. ML

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