Upside down in the middle of nowhere state library of louisiana. Upside down in the middle of nowhere celebrates the miraculous power of hope and love in the face of the unthinkable. Or enter your postal code and country to search by location. It is about hurricane katrina and how a young girl helps her family and also loses loved ones. Put this cover next to zane or another good childrens novel about katrina, saint louis armstrong beach, and it is not nearly as effective as those two. Captivated not only because the horrors of the situation demanded attention but because new orleans is a city that enchants. In the opening of upside down in the middle of nowhere, armani, who dreams of a grand. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who wants a good pageturner or who wants to learn more about hurricane katrina. Upside down in the middle of nowhere the free library of. I didnt remember much of it, other than that it was a good book. The author of the anastasia books as well as more serious fiction rabble starkey, 1987 offers her first historical fictiona story about the escape of the jews from denmark in 1943.
During one of my many online purchases, i added this title to the cart. I understand how much armani loves that old creaky porch swing that needs painting, how the smell of that rundown donut shop means home to her. Read upside down in the middle of nowhere by julie t. Upside down in the middle of nowhere quotes showing 11 of 1. Upside down in the middle of nowhere quotes by julie t. A powerful story of courage and survival, upside down in the middle of nowhere celebrates the miraculous power of hope and love in the face of the unthinkable. Oct 11, 2014 the cover of upside down in the middle of nowhere does make this book less effective. This one centers around hurricane katrina in new orleansand since its about an africanamerican family in. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Upside down in the middle of nowhere is like that, too. Study guide student workbook for upside down in the middle.
A couple of years or more down the road you find yourself somewhere nobody told you about. Books similar to upside down in the middle of nowhere. In the book upside down in the middle of nowhere, what was the name of the bus driver at the beginning of the story. All her friends are coming to her party, her mama is m. Upside down in the middle of nowhere, written by juliet t. Your daddys going to be so proud of youproud of both of you. Armani and her family needed hope that her daddy and brother georgie are alive. Upside down in the middle of nowhere is a 2014 young adult novel by american author julie t. Click to read more about upside down in the middle of nowhere by julie t. Five years younger than lisa in carol matas lisas war 1989, annemarie johansen has, at 10, known three years of nazi occupation. Lamana tells the story of ninth ward life through the eyes of the curtis family, with its hard working parents, five children and a grandma that helps. The search for global health in the 21st century end of me.
Books and authors top teaching blog teachers tool kit student activities the teacher store. Lamana fiction for ages 10 to 12 unabridged audiobook digital performedread by. All her friends are coming to her party, her mama is making a big cake, and she has a good feeling about a certain wrapped box. Upside down in the middle of nowhere does just that for the lower ninth ward of new orleans.
Enter a library name or part of a name, city, state, or province. Lamana lives in greenwell springs, louisiana, and worked in an after school program for children displaced by hurricane katrina. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read upside down in the middle of nowhere. Jul 21, 2015 upside down in the middle of nowhere lamana, julie t. New orleans ninth ward in the wake of hurricane katrina. Im still young enough that i havent encountered that many books like that. Nov 23, 2015 upside down in the middle of nowhere book talk julianne browne. Study guide student workbook for upside down in the middle of nowhere lee, david on. Lamana i originally read this book when i was younger, and i found it on my bookshelf and decided to read it again. Apr 08, 2014 as armani curtis 10th birthday approaches, so does something far more ominousa threatening storm in the gulf of mexico called katrina.
Apr 08, 2014 upside down in the middle of nowhere ebook written by julie t. Have them set up a report card using a chart and include the following four categories. Find books like upside down in the middle of nowhere from the worlds largest community of readers. Armani and her siblings see a neighbor killed by a tree blowing down. It almost feels like you go blind and deaf as soon as you enter. I read this book because i wanted to understand what it wouldve felt like to be in hurricane katrina, the author also gets through to the readers emotions, but also. Dec 21, 2014 upside down in the middle of nowhere by julie t. At the end of august 2005, tenyearold armani is looking forward to her birthday party in the lower ninth ward of new orleans, where she and her extended family live, but hurricane katrina is on the way, bringing destruction and tragedy in its wake. Upside down in the middle of nowhere wake county public. If you havent read the harry potter books, skip the next paragraph. Upside down in the middle of nowhere is a book centered around the catastrophe of hurricane katrina. I won an advance copy of upside down in the middle of nowhere in a goodreads giveaway. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Armanis family, residents of new orleans lower ninth ward, doesnt have much in the way of material comforts, but they certainly have a strong and happy family, at least until katrina blows in.
Lamana lives in greenwell springs, louisiana, and worked in an afterschool program for children displaced by hurricane katrina. Julie t lamana books biography and list of works author. Upside down in the middle of nowhere book poster image. Nobody said that after these stages of grief you will still not be done. African american families african americans family life historical fiction historical fiction hurricane katrina, 2005 juvenile. Upside down in the middle of nowhere washington county. Upside down in the middle of nowhere quiz what were the name of armanis a.
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Goodreads members who liked upside down in the middle. Lamana had me intrigued, mostly as an opportunity to read about events that are now history, but recent enough that i remember them. In the book upside down in the middle of nowhere, how does armani know the driver has been driving the school bus a long time. It turned out to be the best giveaway book ive read so far. Upside down in the middle of nowhere is a louisiana young readers choice title for 2017 the story of hurricane katrina captivated the entire world. The book tells you about the horrors some families had to go through,all the while explaining it through a tenyearold girls point of view. At the end of august 2005, tenyearold armani is looking forward to her birthday party in the lower ninth ward of new orleans, where she and her extended family live.
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It showed the real struggles of going through a hurricane and shows just how strong a family can be. We used the website to put these trailers together. Upside down in the middle of nowhere nashville public. Book trailer for upside down in the middle of nowhere by. Chicago turabian humanities citation style guide lamana, julie t, upside down in the middle of nowhere. Lamana, armani curtis, a young africanamerican girl living in the ninth ward district of new orleans, is completely uprooted from her world when hurricane katrina rips through her neighborhood. Shannon how many members of armanis family were there. Julie t lamana at the end of august 2005, tenyearold armani is looking forward to her birthday party in the lower ninth ward of new orleans, where she and her extended family live, but hurricane katrina is on the. The book transposes a traditional young adult narrative of overcoming obstacles to a tragic but riveting setting.
I requested it because i enjoy middle grade fiction and disaster stories especially tales of the hurricane that bore my name. Upside down in the middle of nowhere by effie hodges on prezi. I enjoyed the book, upside down in the middle of nowhere. Upside down in the middle of nowhere state library of. Effie hodges the theme to this amazing book is staying strong and having hope. Later, the neighborhood that armani grew up in is flattened when the levees break and the hurricane waters wash over the lower ninth ward. Now retired from education, she spends her time writing and is currently at work on her next middlegrade book. Dec 03, 2016 upside down in the middle of nowhere by julie t. Upside down in the middle of nowhere and millions of other books are available for. I didnt intend to, but i blew through the whole book in a day. She doesnt realize hurricane katrina is on the way, bringing destruction and tragedy in its wake. If you like to learn about different events in life then you should read upside down in the middle of nowhere. Moving so often made it difficult to maintain meaningful relationships, which led her at a very young age to the magic found within the pages of books lots of books. Upside down in the middle of nowhere california young.
Hardcover, 320 pages published on april 8, 2014 by chronicle books. Young people around the ages of 1416 may enjoy it also. If i were still teaching, this is one of those books id be putting in kids hands along with a pack of kleenex. The book included no profanity or harsh language so it is suitable for everyone. The violence in upside down in the middle of nowhere is mostly the violence of nature, but it is no less horrifying.
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