Maudie & Me & Dirty Bk

I've read this book countless times and I still love it! A great plot, showing the barbaric, hurtful lengths that some of us will go to in the name of keeping our children "pure". Filled with emotion, this book is a must-read. There were times I wanted to cry, and several times that I was cracking up! Great for sparking thoughtful discussions in a classroom or family.

I read this book when I was in middle school and have reread it several times since then. This book shows how simple misunderstandings can lead to great heartache and sorrow. Ms. Miles writes her characters with intelligence and her story is well thought out. I wish this book would be taught in schools but I'm sure that it would find itself in the same predicament as the books in the story. I plan to have my children read this book when they start middle school.