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misspippireads's review against another edition
3.0
Theme: Making a Difference
Reviewed from a library copy.
beths0103's review against another edition
4.0
This book would have benefitted from an author's note at the end with some back matter about the people that were alluded to throughout the book. However, the writing was beautiful and inspiring and definitely worth sharing with students. It had the air if a commencement address.
turrean's review against another edition
3.0
A book for starting conversations. Each double-page spread describes, but does not name, a famous person in the struggle for human rights. Quotes on the endpapers identify the names of the people described, but don't tell you which is which. Almost tailor-made for a class project.
If I have a quibble with this book, it's the lack of any end notes with further information. I have to confess that I could not identify a couple of the people based just on the description, and ended up having to search for more information.
If I have a quibble with this book, it's the lack of any end notes with further information. I have to confess that I could not identify a couple of the people based just on the description, and ended up having to search for more information.
rakishabpl's review against another edition
3.0
The language is a little clunky but the amount of words and the themes are perfect for a middle grade read-a-loud (3-4 grade). It's not too old and not too young.
oddree13's review against another edition
4.0
My mother gave this to me before I started law school and now in my last semester I reread it and it brought a smile to my face. Inspiring for all ages.
muddypuddle's review against another edition
3.0
I hunted for this book in anticipation of using it during one of my Owning Up/Character education lessons each week. Unfortunately, it's not going to work for that. The ideas put forth are wonderful but....vague. Each set of pages referred to someone special in the history of the world. Granted, there were quotes from each of them on the endpapers, but an addendum at the end of the book - or even a separate space on each page - would have been informative and helpful. This would make a great ending to a mini-unit, but I don't think it would stand up on its own.
delonnag's review against another edition
4.0
WOW, this book resonated with me. I loved all the stories of courage. Definitely add this book to your classroom library.
artransvet's review against another edition
5.0
This book gave me chills. My three year old randomly plucked it from the library shelf the other day and when we sat down to read this morning, I had no clue what kind of treasure this book would be. This book speaks to people of all ages about stepping out of their comfort zone in order to accomplish their wildest dreams. It has quotes and sentences about comparing yourself to Muhammad Ali, Mother Teresa, Neil Armstrong, Albert Einstein, Langston Hughes, Harriet Tubman and others. I thought this book would be an interesting one to have in either middle school or older because it not only encourages students to follow their dreams but it shows them some of the adversity that the above mentioned faced in order to become the wonderful people we remember today. It would even be a great read to high school graduates that are about to embark on the next steps of this journey called life.
jendewind's review against another edition
4.0
This is a good read aloud book for middle school or higher. The message is important: take the first step and you, too, can be a hero. The book alludes to famous people who conquered fears to show the world that they were worth it. It has been mentioned in many reviews that the book would be improved by directly referencing the famous inspirational people. This would help readers learn more about these role models and potentially follow in their footsteps. It’s definitely a good book for starting conversations about heroes and taking first steps toward change.