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bailey_lynch22's review against another edition
I honestly liked the book more than I thought I would because you rarely really like required school reads
thechroniclesofsiania's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Violence, and Mass/school shootings
Moderate: Child death, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Addiction, Murder, Death, Xenophobia, Blood, Death of parent, and Hate crime
Minor: Sexual content, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
vibinkoalazz's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
informative
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
2.75
aoosterwyk's review against another edition
4.0
Oppressive governments all over Africa are causing people to run for their lives. Crossing the borders into other countries creates a whole host of other problems. This story follows the ordeals of two brothers as they try to find safety after their entire village is murdered.
Themes: the importance of personal story, family love and responsibility, special needs, political injustice, alienation, xenophobia and immigrant status wrapped around soccer as a social equalizer.
Themes: the importance of personal story, family love and responsibility, special needs, political injustice, alienation, xenophobia and immigrant status wrapped around soccer as a social equalizer.
kelleemoye's review against another edition
4.0
Reviewed at:
http://www.teachmentortexts.com/2012/02/now-is-time-for-running.html
Summary: In a dusty field in the province of Mosvingo in Zimbabwe, Deo plays soccer with his friends will his older brother Innocent watches. Then the soldiers show up and Deo and Innocent's world is turned upside down. They are now on the run, refugees from their own village, and must find a way to survive. As Deo works to protect his mentally challenged older brother while still making hard decisions, there are struggles at every turn. And during this time in Africa, refugees are not accepted with open arms. As Deo and Innocent find themselves in Johannesberg, South Africa, they find that the place that they thought would save them is the toughest place they've been yet.
What I Think: This is a book like Patricia McCormick's Sold where you hope it is taking place in the past, but cannot hide from yourself the fact that it is taking place in the present. The horrors that are told in this story are beyond recognition of those of us living in America. Deo and Innocent's struggles are more than just being hungry, they are the fear of being killed. Xenophobia is the fear and hatred of people who come from another country. In May of 2008, xenophobic attacks happened in the Alexandra township of South Africa and these attacks were just one example of the prejudice and violence that refugees in South Africa were experiencing.
This story deals with this hatred and horror; however, it also deals with how one person and one opportunity can change everything. How a sport can bring together people at even the worse times. This story has many underlying elements which layer perfectly into a heart wrenching tale. This one will not be leaving me for a while. It is a true survival story that will keep you on the edge of your seat and with tears in your eyes.
http://www.teachmentortexts.com/2012/02/now-is-time-for-running.html
Summary: In a dusty field in the province of Mosvingo in Zimbabwe, Deo plays soccer with his friends will his older brother Innocent watches. Then the soldiers show up and Deo and Innocent's world is turned upside down. They are now on the run, refugees from their own village, and must find a way to survive. As Deo works to protect his mentally challenged older brother while still making hard decisions, there are struggles at every turn. And during this time in Africa, refugees are not accepted with open arms. As Deo and Innocent find themselves in Johannesberg, South Africa, they find that the place that they thought would save them is the toughest place they've been yet.
What I Think: This is a book like Patricia McCormick's Sold where you hope it is taking place in the past, but cannot hide from yourself the fact that it is taking place in the present. The horrors that are told in this story are beyond recognition of those of us living in America. Deo and Innocent's struggles are more than just being hungry, they are the fear of being killed. Xenophobia is the fear and hatred of people who come from another country. In May of 2008, xenophobic attacks happened in the Alexandra township of South Africa and these attacks were just one example of the prejudice and violence that refugees in South Africa were experiencing.
This story deals with this hatred and horror; however, it also deals with how one person and one opportunity can change everything. How a sport can bring together people at even the worse times. This story has many underlying elements which layer perfectly into a heart wrenching tale. This one will not be leaving me for a while. It is a true survival story that will keep you on the edge of your seat and with tears in your eyes.
clevergirl216's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Very likeable characters, and i really wanted them to succeed. Book is intense and hard to put down. Based on sone true happenings, which make it a little more unpredictable.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Death, War, Violence, Murder, Gun violence, and Death of parent
Moderate: Bullying, Rape, Blood, and Child death
Minor: Addiction and Suicidal thoughts
miazuccaro20's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
really great story with a great plot. i love how the book started out sad but ended pretty happy, deo made the best of every thing that he was felt with and always perservered even when things got tough in his life!
really great story with a great plot. i love how the book started out sad but ended pretty happy, deo made the best of every thing that he was felt with and always perservered even when things got tough in his life!
ejwalduck82's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0