Title: So B. It
Author: Sarah WeeksType or emotional/crisis issue(s) addressed: Mental Illness of a parent/caregiver
Author: Sarah WeeksType or emotional/crisis issue(s) addressed: Mental Illness of a parent/caregiver
Year of Publication: 2005
Publisher & Location: Harper Collins
ISBN#: 9780064410472
Target Age Level: Middle school, High School, Adult
# of Pages: 227
Quality of Illustrations: none
Brief Summary: Twelve-year-old Heidi lives with her mentally disabled mother who can only speak a mere 23 words. Her primary caregiver, a kind elderly woman is agoraphobic. This story chronicles her journey to discover her roots and discover the meaning of a mysterious word repeated by her mother.
Personal Comments/Biases, and/or Things to Consider When Using This Book: The main character of this story experiences strong emotions about her mother, caregiver, and her undiscovered past. Persons experiencing similar feelings may struggle reading about the inner conflicts, but may benefit. Carefully consider the emotional stability of a potential reader before recommending this book.
Post Reading Activities: Discuss the feelings that Heidi shares about her mother, her mother’s illness. Discuss why Heidi feels so strongly about discovering her roots and where she came from.
Post Reading Activities: Discuss the feelings that Heidi shares about her mother, her mother’s illness. Discuss why Heidi feels so strongly about discovering her roots and where she came from.
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