Taking Care of Moses
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Book Overview
Who left the baby at the Rock of Ages Baptist Church? Randall Mackey has a secret. He knows who left the baby on the steps of the Rock of Ages Baptist Church. But he can't tell anyone, not even his best friend, Jaybird. And he certainly can't let Jaybird's little sister, Althea, find out because she'd be sure to shout it from the rooftops. Randall can't tell because Queenie Avery was also there, and he wants to protect her. Poor old Queenie seems to be getting more and more forgetful these days. And now that she's begun to wander, folks in town want to send her away, which would break Mr. Avery's heart. While Randall's busy worrying about doing the right thing, everyone in town is discussing who should take care of baby Moses, and it isn't long before a feud breaks out. Randall has to come up with a plan that won't hurt those he most wants to help. And he's got to do it quickly before the situation gets completely out of control.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0374380384
ISBN13:9780374380380
Release Date:October 2004
Publisher:Farrar Straus Giroux
Length:144 Pages
Weight:0.70 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 5.8" x 8.7"
Age Range:8 to 12 years
Grade Range:Grades 3 to 7
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
O'Connor Does it Again!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
Barbara O'Connor writes beautifully sensitive stories with great big helpings of humor and humanity. She creates characters, settings, and situations that live on in the reader's mind and heart long after the reader reluctantly closes the book. In TAKING CARE OF MOSES, one noble child (Randall) struggles with his conscience, wondering what's right, as he secretly feels torn between two good impulses. All the while, sympathetic and engaging characters dance around the storyline, adding humor and realism to the story. From beginning to end, this is a great read!
Funny characters dealing with a serious situation
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
Fast-paced and fun, TAKING CARE OF MOSES features an 11-year-old boy who knows the answer to the most burning question in his small town: Who left a little baby on the church steps? Randall is torn between telling the truth, which might cause someone harm, and keeping the secret, which might harm someone else. Woven into this main conflict are hints of other conflicts relating to issues of race, poverty, and growing old alone. These serious topics are significantly lightened by lively, funny dialogue with a strong Southern accent. This is a good read-aloud that will generate many points of discussion.
Equally appealing to both boys and girls. . .
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
This beautifully written novel has all the ingredients kids love -- flawed but likable characters, a secret, suspense, humor, snappy dialogue, and a satisfying ending. Sure to be a hit for individual reading or as a classroom readaloud.
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