Locomotion Jacqueline Woodson 2004 Corretta Scott King Honor Book
Lonnie Collins Motion is an eleven year old boy that has lasted both his parents in a fire and then was separated from his younger sister. Throughout the book Lonnie recalls conversations with his mother, sister, and other people that have came in and out of his life. Lonnie’s teacher Mrs. Marcus encourages him to write his emotions down on paper, due to him being some what of a withdrawn child. His teacher plays an important rule in his life and when the teacher gets recognized with award Lonnie and the rest of the class is there to celebrate with her. Lonnie does get to visits and talk with his sister on numerous occasions throughout the book. They also get to experience a life changing event together that brings them closer.
The book will remind readers of the difficult children must face when losing a parent. Lonnie’s story gave me a deeper understanding of how life would be for a child(ren) that has no immediate family and they are put in foster care.
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