In a time when the role of women was as a homemaker, a spirited young girl was sure to create clashes and challenges in a house of strong characters. She's sure she could do better if only there were at least one other girl living along the banks of the Nasel River. My mom's been married a few times now, and I can honestly say that not much good has come out of the multiple stepfathers I've dealt with. Please try again. Forget the Proper Young Lady thing. [s], SOLVED. Disappointed in this book. I heard Jennifer speak at IRC. I really wanted to like this book... historical fiction, based in the Pacific Northwest, an outdoorsy tomboy main character - these are ingredients that say it's a perfect book for me (and my daughter). With seven older brothers and a love of adventure, May Amelia Jackson just can't seem to abide her family's insistence that she behave like a Proper Young Lady. It had a charming voice to the narration with a generally likeable protagonist. I think this would be a great book to read out loud with older children, and I highly recommend it. This is not to say that one book for a juvenile audience should explore all those things, although I think it's nice that Holm did include most of them, but I just feel that the book seemed a little raw and unfinished because of these brief but unresolved forays. Some interesting things are sort of bumped into, possibly in a "good" way, but generally left unexplored such as gender, relations with the Chinook, racism toward the Chinese, immigration, and her grandmother's abuse. This is a book that I will be thinking about for a long time to come. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. I liked this book even more when I read the author's note and found out that this is the author's interpretation of her great aunt's life. They live on a farm raising crops, sheep, and a few cattle. Loved this book. This is a wonderful book. by Jennifer L. Holm. I'm glad I kept reading! has been added to your Cart. Aunt Alice- The Jackson's aunt Papa- May Amelia's dad who is very protective of her and doesn't want her running wild with her brothers. I laughed and I cried...cried...& did both some more. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Picked this up randomly at my in-law's...what a treasure! Find all the books, read about the author, and more. This story, through it's heartache, always manages to bring me to a happy place. Jennifer Holm captured the area--the culture, the scenery--and from it, has brought to life the memories of her great-aunt May. Please try your request again later. The foreshadowing felt so subtle that I'm not sure that it was useful while reading despite being interesting to look back upon toward the end. Chapter 1 Summary. The main character is precious and as it takes place near and in Astoria, one of the places on earth that I consider most beautiful, this is one that I was destined to love. It is the coming of age story of a 13 year old who is being raised on an isolated farm as the only girl in a family of boys. Importantly, the audiobook is an unabridged version of this captivating historical, semiautobiographical (based on real diaries) novel, with an afterword by the author in her own voice. The style is fun, as if written by a 12 yo girl of little education but a fair bit of common sense, truth and wit. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. It runs the full gamut of emotions. She′s sure she could do better if only there were at least one other girl living along the banks of the Nasel River. Our Only May Amelia, the Newbery Honor book by Jennifer Holm, is a first person narrative of a farm family homesteading in Washington in 1899 told through the eyes of the only daughter May Amelia Jackson. Some interesting things are sort of bumped into, possibly in a "good" way, but generally left unex. maybe iâm getting cranky. Instead of clashing cultures, she brings out the individual nuances of Chinooks, Finnish, and Chinese that all shared this territory. OK, close 4.0. Inspired by the diaries of her great-aunt, the real May Amelia, three-time Newbery Honor-winning author Jennifer Holm gives a beautifully crafted tale of one young girl whose unique spirit captures the courage, humour, passion and depth of the American pioneer experience. The year is 1899, and May Amelia is an overall wearing tomboy who is constantly trying to prove that she can do anything as good as her brothers can do. Jennifer Holm captured the area--the culture, the scenery--and from it, has brought to life the memories of her great-aunt May. This book gives a fresh look of a Finnish community, their traditions, family interactions, and the role of the extended family of immigrants as they adjust to living in America. It's particularly hard when you are the only girl ever born in the new settlement. This juvenile historical fiction is based on the life of the author's great-aunt and takes place around the year 1900 in Washington state. I recommend this book to EVERYONE. I especially enjoyed this because just last year I visited the beautiful town of Astoria, Oregon. Not to mention ignorant and racist. i didnât really like this book much either. (Prices may vary for AK and HI.). It is 1899, and 12 year old May Amelia Jackson is told that she's the only girl to be born on the Nasel River in Washington. Read this book using Google Play Books app on your PC, android, iOS devices. Our Only May Amelia - Ebook written by Jennifer L. Holm. So aside from the fact that both the general writing style and especially the frustrating and annoying lack of quotation marks found in Jennifer L. Holm's. To see what your friends thought of this book. Let us know whatâs wrong with this preview of, Published Young adult- teen girl raised with several brothers and experiences baby sister's death. The Trouble With May Amelia by Jennifer Holm - Duration: 1:41. With seven older brothers and a love of adventure, May Amelia Jackson just can't seem to abide her family's insistence that she behave like a Proper Young Lady. It just kept getting more and more awful. I mean, May Amelia constantly wondering why her father doesn't like her and why her cousin hates her and everyone telling her she can't do things because she's not a boy was bad enough, but then her completely heinous grandmother shows up and starts in with your standard level beating with a cane because May Amelia can't make tea, and then, for the depressing cherry on the sundae of depressing, then her grandmother blames her for the death of the baby? Holm takes you from the innocence of a twelve-year-old to the heart-wrenching maturing that May Amelia experiences as she grows up on a homestead farm. i just didnât really care for it. While agreeing with all the positive comments of the other reviewers, I'd like to recommend the *audiobook* version of this wonderful story. Author (s): Jennifer L. Holm (Goodreads Author) ISBN: 0060283548 (ISBN13: 9780060283544) Edition language: English. Let's see.. Elle a écrit plusieurs livres très populaires auprès des jeunes. May Amelia Jackson is a twelve year old girl with seven brothers, who lives with her family on the banks of the Nasel River in Washington state. An exceptional and unique book on the life of a young Finnish girl and her immigrant family, and the challenges they face, Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2016. Wow! As the only girl in a Finnish American family of seven brothers, May Amelia Jackson resents being expected to act like a lady while growing up in Washington state in 1899. Our Only May Amelia, the story of a 12-year-old girl living in the late 19th century, inspired by a diary written by her great aunt, became her first published novel and was a 2000 Newbery HonorBook. (Ms. Rossum was spot-on perfect in the film "Song Catcher" and added important layers in it just as she does to this book. Once about Penny from Heaven, a serious look at her family's history, and another with her brother, Matthew, complete with song, dance, voices, and sketching. It isn't easy being a pioneer in the state of Washington in 1899, but it's particularly hard when you are the only girl ever born in the new settlement. First, I just don't understand why the author chose to use no punctuation (or any indication at all, actually) for dialogue. Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2014. Beautifully written and well thought out. She'd rather be by herself on the side of a mountain or in the middle of a river, than at a fancy dance in town. Her brothers call her a miracle baby because she is the only girl born in this small community. Our Only May Amelia by Jennifer L Holm starting at $0.99. She was so funny. Jennifer collabore avec son frère Matthew pour réaliser la collection de BD Mini-Souris. As May Amelia travels throughout the valley, across the rivers and over to Astoria, my heart follows her along in familiarity. Whether your connection to the story is firsthand and personal, or derived solely from imagination, May Amelia will touch your heart. I love the way the author incorporates the land and people of this area of the northwest in the telling of the story. After graduating from Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, she worked in television and later began to write. maybe iâm getting cranky. In 1899, life on the Nasel River in Washington was hard for anyone, but especially for 13 year-old May Amelia Jackson, the only girl in all of the Nasel settlement. And now that Mamaâ²s going to have a baby, maybe thereâ²s hope. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Read a sample Read a sample Description; Details; Reviews; The beloved Newbery Honor book by the author of The Fourteenth Goldfish, about a spirited heroine growing up with trying circumstances, a sense of adventure, and tremendous heart. The book may be very upsetting for some inexperienced/youthful readers. Isn't that fascinating? Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. 1. May Amelia is a lively, spirited young girl who is always seeking adventures. Extremely mean characters, murder, disease, SIDS... the horrors of life in 1900 outlined in this book are many and without context and balance. This is a memorable book, with the highs and lows of life for a young girl in a hardworking family, trying to make a living when poverty was the norm and not the exception. About a girl growing up I think in the 1900's with all boys as brothers. I am rating it two stars bc weaved throughout the book are explanations regarding names of ethnic foods and briefly what the dish includes. Second, I don't think the story flowed well. 2.5 stars was what we decided. We'll publish them on our site once we've reviewed them. I could picture Aunt Alice's and Aunt Feenie's homes on the hill looking over the might Columbia River. Sheâ²s sure she could do better if only there were at least on. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Children's 1800s American Historical Fiction. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Jennifer Holm does a great job using her own family history and pictures to create this story about life on the Nasel River. Required reading for 7th grade dd. He put his hands behind his back and told us to each pick a side, and then presented us each with our own book. iâm all for stylistic writing, but this was occasionally confusing and thatâs me reading it as an adult. As May Amelia travels throughout the valley, across the rivers and over to Astoria, my heart follows her along in familiarity. With seven older brothers and a love of adventure, May Amelia Jackson just can′t seem to abide her family′s insistence that she behave like a Proper Young Lady. It's set in Oregon, and I loved feeling like I was in the west, reading about something my ancestors might have experienced. It isn't easy being a pioneer in the state of Washington in 1899. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Our Only May Amelia (Harper Trophy Books (Paperback)), Previous page of related Sponsored Products, HarperCollins; Reprint edition (April 24, 2001). Welcome back. Our Only May Amelia (Harper Trophy Books (Paperback)) Paperback – April 24, 2001. by. Super likable, relatable protagonist. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. So, we won't be reading the next one. Jennifer also collaborates with her brother, Matthew Holm, on two graphic novel series: the Eisner Award-winning Babymouse series and the bestselling Squish series. April 24th 2001 Jennifer L Holm (Author) › Visit Amazon's Jennifer L Holm Page. Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2019, This was an amazing book! Then I got amazon prime and that meant free shipping and the paperback was pretty reasonable so I got it and here I am finally finished reading a book I intended to read in Aug 2011. It even made me cry(a very rare thing-I'm not moved by much). Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, Or get 4-5 business-day shipping on this item for $5.99 Start by marking âOur Only May Amelia (May Amelia, #1)â as Want to Read: Error rating book. But strangely, I never got into Little House on the Prairie. Jennifer L. Holm est une auteure à succès au palmarès du New York Times.Elle a remporté un honneur Newbery à trois reprises pour les romans Our Only May Amelia, Penny From Heaven, et Turtle in Paradise. May Amelia is the only daughter in a family of eight children and the only girl among the Finnish families on the Nasel. A 12-year-old girl with an adventurous spirit and "a nose for trouble," May Amelia is the youngest of eight children and the only girl. Buy a cheap copy of Our Only May Amelia book by Jennifer L. Holm. She's spunky, feisty and strong, yet sweet and lovable. To stir up complex and dynamic. She may be a miracle, but she’s no Proper Young Lady! Sadly, neither of us liked it that much. She is also the author of numerous series including Boston Jane, Babymouse, and The Stink Files, which she writes with her husband Jonathan Hamel. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. 1:41. (recommend for 8 & up) Runs March 20 – April 5 Our Only May Amelia is adapted from the Newberry Award winning novel by Jennifer L. Holm. by Jennifer L Holm. May Amelia is a young girl after my own heart. Something we hope you'll especially enjoy: FBA items qualify for FREE Shipping and Amazon Prime. Loading... Unsubscribe from HDBrown5? Life in the rough world of logging camps and farming in the wilderness of the state of Washington in 1899 is not easy, and May Amelia and her brothers have to work hard to keep farm and family going. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. This would make a great read aloud. This kind of character, as May Amelia, will forever live in the voice of Ms. Rossum, to me. As a small child, Caddie Woodlawn was my favourite book. It isnâ²t easy being a pioneer in the state of Washington in 1899, but itâ²s particularly hard when you are the only girl ever born in the new settlement. Excellent read. It isn′t easy being a pioneer in the state of Washington in 1899, but it′s particularly hard when you are the only girl ever born in the new settlement. May Amelia Jackson is a twelve year old girl with seven brothers, who lives with her family on the banks of the Nasel River in Washington state. Both Penny from Heaven and Turtle in Paradise were Newbery Honor recipients in 2007 and 2011, respectively. plus, after trying to teach high school freshmen how to use quotation marks and them being clueless about it, iâm all about exposing readers to standardized punctuation and spelling as much as possible. The Secret Lake: A children's mystery adventure, Ava & Carol Detective Agency: Books 4-6 (Ava & Carol Detective Agency Series), Secret of the Staircase (The Virginia Mysteries) (Volume 4), Summer of the Woods (The Virginia Mysteries), Hook's Daughter: The Untold Tale of a Pirate Princess (Pirate Princess Chronicles), “Give this to your readers who are seeking new frontiers.” -- Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books. She weaves the everyday aspects of providing food, clothing, and shelter in with the relationships of family and neighbors. She weaves the everyday aspects of providing food, clothing, and shelter in with the relationshi. The beloved Newbery Honor book by the author of The Fourteenth Goldfish, about a spirited heroine growing up with trying circumstances, a sense of adventure, and tremendous heart. Our Only May Amelia, the story of a 12-year-old girl living in the late 19th century, inspired by a diary written by her great aunt, was her first published novel and was a 2000 Newbery Honor Book. Read a sample Read a sample Description; Details; Reviews; The beloved Newbery Honor book by the author of The Fourteenth Goldfish, about a spirited heroine growing up with trying circumstances, a sense of adventure, and tremendous heart. Our Only May Amelia (Harp... Ms. Holm used this diary as the basis for this novel. Type. In general I rather liked this book. On the book cover it says "Ages 9 up." Her novels Our Only May Amelia, Penny from Heaven, and Turtle in Paradise are all Newbery Honor winners. sigh. About Our Only May Amelia. It was confusing and did not add anything to the story. I may have been lucky to get past 5 pages... No quotation marks made it very hard to follow. I almost put this down, since it was written how a young girl thought and not proper grammar. I struggled with this book at first because the author doesn't use quotation marks for dialogue. Jennifer L. Holm is the New York Times bestselling author of The Fourteenth Goldfish. On the outside, this seemed like a light and fun read....NOT! Like an updated version of Little House on the Prairie. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in Amazon's fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. I loved every word in it. [s], Goodreads Members' Most Anticipated Spring Books. Graphic and disturbing at times. eBook Details. As the only girl in a Finnish American family of seven brothers, May Amelia Jackson resents being expected to act like a lady while growing up in Washington state in 1899. I am a very picky reader and I LOVED this book. The author of this novel, Jennifer L. Holm, was once given a copy of her Aunt Alice Amelia's diary from the year she turned twelve, 1900. I like a spunky tomboy girl as much as the next person, but May Amelia doesn't come across as spunky so much as bratty, selfish, and just plain mean. Second, I don't think the story flowed well. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Holm also has written a series featuring Jane Peck, a young woman living in the 1850s (Boston Jane: An Adve… Mama- May Amelia's mother who is pregnant with her eighth sibling which Amelia hopes is a girl. Like May Amelia, I grew up in a Finnish-American family in Naselle (the extra "le" was added in the early twentieth century). On the outside, this seemed like a light and fun read....NOT! Our Only May Amelia: A Book Study Unit for Grades 4-6 will guide you and your students as yo. We certainly had a lot to talk about, but I chose it as a fun read-aloud. And now that Mama′s going to have a baby, maybe there′s hope. I liked the show fine, but I wasn't the hugest fan of Laura, I must confess. However, May Amelia's hardworking mother is with child, and May Amelia's greatest wish is for a baby sister. Definitely not for anyone under 9 or 10, and I think it needs a 'parental guidance required' label to help kids process all the big issues and events. So I never tried the books. Great portrayal of pioneer life. I mark her as an interpreter to watch.) And now that Mama's going to have a baby, maybe there's hope. There is one notable exception: my first stepfather, when I was maybe 8 years old, randomly decided to give my sister and I a present each. This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during homeschooling. may doesnât use quotation marks ever and is quite liberal with capital letters used to make things seem more important. ", Rhode Island Teen Book Award Nominee (2001), Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award Nominee (2001), See 2 questions about Our Only May Ameliaâ¦, SOLVED. KCLS 312 views. Learn more about the program. Chapter 1. Using her voice so artfully, "our only" May Amelia begins to win her way into our hearts. It isn't easy being a pioneer in the state of Washington in 1899 - particularly when you are the only girl ever born to the new settlement. Unable to add item to List. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. 2.5 stars was what we decided. Write your review. 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