| Title | : | Popo and Fifina |
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| ISBN | : | 0195087658 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9780195087659 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 |
| Publication | : | First published January 1, 1932 |
parents to a town by the sea. The next few months are full of adventures--adjusting to a new home, a trip back to the hills for a visit, Popo's work as a carpenter's apprentice, the children's fun with a wondrous kits made by their father, and even a trip to the lighthouse at the end of the island
and an amazing tropical storm. When Popo and Fifina was first published in 1932, it was greeted with universal approval. The New York Times praised its "simple home-like atmosphere" and suggested that all children's books "should be written by poets." It has been a favorite among children, parents,
and teachers for more than two decades, and now this new edition introduces its magic to a new generation.
Popo and Fifina Reviews
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a work of fiction for young readers ages 8 to 12. Taking place on the island of Haiti, about a small family leaving their home and to a more progressive part of the island in search of better opportunities. Through the eyes of the two young children, a little brother and older sister, finding comfort in the simplicity of life, no matter of the situation of poverty.
illustrations throughout the book, enhancing one's imagination and a great collaboration between two literary giants: Langston Hughes and Arna Bontemps. Their first work of fiction for children. Originally published in 1932. -
Simple but beautiful.
A glimpse into impoverished life in Haiti. -
Co-authors Bontemps and Hughes tell the story of a poor family in 1930s (?) Haiti, from the point of view of a little boy. As such, there is no direct reference to the larger sociopolitical circumstances, though there are subtle hints. The afterword adds a great deal of interesting and--to me as an adult reader--vital context. The story is charming and could very well entertain a young child (4-8?). Lovely woodcut illustrations.
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This is a beautifully written children's book about a poor family in Haiti. Perhaps, the language is so beautiful because the authors are the poets Langston Hughes and Sterling Brown. This book was illustrated by the Hall of Fame African American cartoonist E. Simms Campbell. This book is a real trasure.
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A book about the children of Haiti from the 1930s? Not a folktale? It's quite an unusual book, depicting the very different lives of two Haitian children and their family in a very straightforward manner.
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The main attraction in reading this is seeing how poor Haitian children would have lived (at least, according to Bontemps and Hughes). It's a little too placid and frivolous, but the details are entertaining and the family is full of love.
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A delightful story that feels real and true over 60 years after it was written. The writing is very descriptive and the characters have very real personalities.
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Grad school
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pretty simple, but elegant language. good introduction to another culture's norms.
