“Spinning through the Universe” is an emotional and
exciting collection of poems from young minds. In the first poem of the book,
the teacher of the class starts off the book with a dazzling introduction into
the actions of students. She also tells about the difficulties of teaching such
different and varying personalities. This introduction makes you want to read
more into the likes of the children.
Throughout the story you randomly get
thrown into all of the troubles that these children have to face. From children
who have lost their bikes, to children who have lost a part of their family, you
have no choice but to share in the joy and sadness of these children. I really
think that this book is more geared toward parents; I don’t think high or middle
school age students would follow it very well.
While I do find “Spinning through the
Universe” to be a well thought out and put together book, I don’t think I would
recommend it to many people. I believe it is much too hard to follow, and lacks
a plot all together. There are no characters to follow, no climax, and no
resolution, making it very boring and confusing at certain parts. Also, the poem
structure is a little hard to follow. This makes you kind of want to put the
book down. Some of the more powerful pieces include: My people, brothers, and
River Animals, but other than those the book was kind of a let-down.
~ Shentell Ross, grade 8, Linesville High School
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