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Summary Of Martin's Big Words By Doreen Rappaport

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For my book talk I have chosen to read “Martin’s Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” by Doreen Rappaport. Doreen Rappaport has written several children’s and young adult books. She is famous for writing books that shine light into the lives of individuals and scenarios that have left an impact on this world (Rappaport, 2012). While Rappaport is highly known for “Martin’s Big Words” she is also known for writing “Abe’s Honest Words”, “Jack’s Path of Courage”, and “Fredrick’s Journey Coming Out”. This particular book by Doreen Rappaport is written for children of all ages. According to Accelerated Reader this is a 3.4 and is geared mostly toward boys in kindergarten through third grade (Renaissance Learning, 2016). This book has won numerous awards for both it’s text and it’s illustrations. This book has won a Caldecott Honor, the Coretta Scott King Award, and Best Illustrated Children’s Book of 2001. It is by far one of the best Martin Luther King Jr. books for young readers. …show more content…

The main character, and most interesting character, is Martin Luther King Jr. There are not that many characters in this book because it is mainly a book geared toward one individual. I find Mr. King the most interesting character of the story because he made a difference in the world and in the lives around him. In the beginning of the book the author portrays Mr. King as a little boy walking by a sign that says “Whites only”. This sign leaves a lasting impression on Mr. King and he decides to make some changes. Throughout the story the readers are given insight to the different obstacles that Mr. King faced. Towards the end of the book the readers see how Mr. King left an impact on this world and changed the perspectives of

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