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| The Story Of Ruby Bridges (Scholastic Bookshelf) | 
 enlarge | Author: Robert Coles
Creator: George Ford
Brand: BIGTOFFICE
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (27 reviews)
Sales Rank: 55577
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 32
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 9.7 x 7.8 x 0.2
MPN: SB-0439598443
ISBN: 0439598443
Dewey Decimal Number: 370.19342
EAN: 9780439598446
ASIN: 0439598443
Publication Date: June 1, 2004
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 A Story of a Heroine and Her Family, Told by Someone Who Was There January 20, 2007
This book is a gem. The story is beautifully told in a manner that the reader imagines him- or herself right there, in New Orleans, Louisiana, 1957. The author, Robert Coles, is a highly respected child psychiatrist and the author of many, many books. He was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for his "Children of Crisis" series; in fact, in the first book, "A Study of Courage and Fear," Dr. Coles describes in great detail the time he spent with a 9-year-old African American girl named Ruby, along with the rest of her family. He recounted his stay in a later volume, "Lives of Moral Leadership." Dr. Coles, thus, tells us Ruby's story first hand. Dr. Coles follows up with an Afterword about Ruby Bridges, both as a girl and an adult. George Ford's illustrations complement the text beautifully; his artwork has graced many other books about prominent African Americans and have earned him at least two prestigeous awards. Both the author and the illustrator bring young readers of all ages a beautiful, sensitive portrayal of a remarkable event and equally remarkable person.
Ruby Bridges Handouts January 11, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a must for teachers using the Ruby Bridges book !! It is a condensed language arts based packet that the children will enjoy ! It definitely enriches the literature. A key is included.
Wonderful book April 6, 2006
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
This is a great telling of the story of Ruby Bridges, the first African American child to attend an all-white New Orleans school. The book does a very good job of explaining on a child's level, what Ruby went through and why. The book was written by a child psychiatrist who witnessed her going into school and being shouted at by the angry mob and met with to allow her an outlet for her fears and feelings.
Don't give too much credence to the reviewer who slammed the book because of the "pointless" religious scene. The mentions of religion are not pointless because faith is what helped Ruby and her family through this difficult time...faith in God was part of who they were. Furthermore, although the book doesn't directly go into gory details about the things that were said to and about Ruby, it clearly explains that the whites didn't want their children in school with Ruby and why. No book is going to answer all a child's questions on any subject, but this one is a great way to open up the lines of communication and a great way to introduce the subject.
An interesting side note: According to Ruby Bridges web site, Mrs. Henry, her beloved teacher, was not rehired by William Franz elementary school the following year. One must assume that her loving care of Ruby and her refusal to subscribe to the racist views made her unwelcome.
 Disappointed some March 10, 2006
1 out of 6 found this review helpful
The book was a good book but I have to say for the price there wasn't a whole lot to it. I paid almost as much for S & H as I did the book and there was very little in it. Sorry.
 Where's the outrage?!?!?!?!?!?!? January 25, 2006
1 out of 30 found this review helpful
This book is absolutely terrible! It contains explicit religious content (Christian, no less;-) for no reason at all. More importantly, this story is taken SO FAR out of context, it looses ALL meaning and emotional impact. Why are the white people so mad? Why are the children segregated in the first place? I don't know for which grade this is intended; but whichever it is, the students ask those questions.
One of the author's more recent books is on Bruce Springsteen, OK? 'Nuff Said?
If you see Robert Coles, wish hateful stuff on him for me.
The illustrator is culpable by association.
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