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The Orange Houses Paul Griffin

The wonderful theme of this story is simple, yet so necessary in todays self centered world, and that is this, friendship is the most beautiful project in the world to work on everything else, no matter how beautiful, simply pales in comparisonThey were eager to please her with their chains and broken bottles." (pg.113)Jimmi comes to Mik's rescueGuest More than 1 year ago I loved Griffin's first book, Ten Mile River, so I grabbed this one as soon as I could, and he did it againIn this quick paced story we meet three New York teens living in the impoverished BronxA characters believability is subjectiveShe sells newspapers, teaches immigrant children English, and is amazing at OrigamiPlease try again Weaknesses: The weakness of this book was that it had a very unique approach to the storyMik has been near deaf since childhood, Jimmy is desperate to kick his post-war drug habit and Fatima is trying to save up to see her family ba Tamika (Mik), Jimmy Sixes and Fatima are drawn together through circumstance and respect, but what holds their friendship together is oppression and despairMay 17, 2009 Karlan rated it really liked it Shelves: ya The author of TEN MILE RIVER has written another short, intense novel set in the BronxA girl cut her off, flashed a box cutterIt depends on the person whether they will like it or notTold in third person omniscient, each chapter examines the feelings and thoughts of one of the charactersJimmi and Mik are from the same neighborhoodI knew eventually the characters might become acquainted but this was too quickShe wears woefully out-of-date hearing aids that she frequently turns down if not offIf you see him skateboarding and hear him reciting his verse, hes without doubt a poetJimmi Sixes is an 18 year-old mentally unstable war veteran who is dealing with drug addictionHowever, if I were to teach in a high school class I would love to incorporate this piece into my curriculumMik was alone for a while with no real good friends, she usually was quiet and stayed away from peopleBest Seller Buy Look Inside Buy The Orange Houses By Paul GriffinBy Paul GriffinBy Paul GriffinBy Paul GriffinCategory: Teen & Young Adult Social Issues Teen & Young Adult FictionCategory: Teen & Young Adult Social Issues Teen & Young Adult Fiction Look Inside Paperback $8.99 Sep 01, 2011 176 Pages Young Adult Buy Ebook $8.99 Jun 11, 2009 176 Pages Young Adult Buy All Formats+ Paperback Sep 01, 2011 176 Pages Buy Ebook Jun 11, 2009 176 Pages Buy See All Formats (1) + Paperback Paperback Buy $8.99 Sep 01, 2011 176 Pages Young Adult Ebook + Ebook Buy $8.99 Jun 11, 2009 176 Pages Young Adult Buy the Ebook: KoboBarnes & NobleAppleBooks A MillionAmazonGoogle Play Store Add to Cart About The Orange Houses Tamika Sykes, AKA Mik, is hearing impaired and way too smart for her West Bronx high schoolIt touches on so many themes that are relevant in today's society.as felt and seen from the inside and outWhile Jimmy is at the hospital he tells that Fatima is a immigrant and she is arrestedFatima and Jimmi try to protect Mik from a box-cutter-wielding girl and her posse, but Jimmi ends up caught by a vigilante groupAs Fatima and Mik become close friends, Fatima convinces Mik to go in and get fit for new hearing aidsAdd to this the slimness of the book, the outstanding writing, the contemporary relevance of the piece, and the unforgettable characters - and you've got a five star young adult read! This is a beautifully written piece - from the poems of Jimmi Sixes, to the poetic narrative, to the cha The opening poem, the forward, and the Chapter 1 heading to "The Orange Houses" will pull in teen readers immediately and won't let go.more flag Like see review Each chapter covers one of the friends; Jimmi Sixes is a schizophrenic war veteran who has love in his soul for poetry and the beautiful artwork of Tamika and Fatima 2f597b3706

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