Belle Teal Audiobook (Unabridged)

" This is a spunky heroine book that I truly like - Ann M. Martin has a gifted ear and the story is moving and rings true. While not much actually happens, the book is an excellent way to introduce children to social injustice, and to teach them about some of the more unfortunate events in our more recent history. (Desegregration/events in America in the 1960's). "

" Bell Teal Harper can't wait for 5th grade to begin, she will finally have the beloved Miss Casey for a teacher! "

" I picked this book up yesterday at a Scholastic school book fair. It's one of the best middle grade books I've read...finished it in 2 hours, could not put it down. Lovely story. "

" I love the morals this book teaches it readers. One of the morals is when you think you might be alone in a certain problem, you need to realize that you are not. There is always someone out there that has the same problem as you. Another moral is that love is more important then money. Money might buy you things but love is something that never runs out. I think thee morals are good for children to learn, and learning it though this historical fiction book is even better. "

" So far....... it taught me how to respect othjers for who they are and not by thier race.. and to not "judge a book by its cover"... and not everyone may have it as well as you might. "

" We listened to this on the trip to Bear Lake. It was a good discussion book with the kids. Issues of racism and abuse and what they would do if they saw these issues. Plus it had a really cute writing style that made me wish I was a better journal keeper. "

" I read only half of the book and I didnt like it that much. "

" This book would definatly be one of my favorite books of all time. It is DEFIANTLY a must read. It is based in the 1960's and is about Belle Teal. I LOVED the book! "

" I didnt at all! i wish i never read it, and wouldnt reccomend it! "

" A good read for issues of prejudice, bullying, and child abuse, written for children. "

" I loved Belle Teal by Ann M. Martin! I think EVERYONE should read it, young or old, boy or girl! "

" Recommended to me by my 13 yo daughter. This was really good, a very clever look at racial prejudice but also other prejudices and how it feels to walk in another's shoes. Thanks Beth. "

" A sweet book about a girl with no money, but rich in love; even when her life is falling apart. "

" Bear Lake trip "

" This book has everything...life, death, racism, drama, love....!!:P "

" It was an awesome book! I can relate to Belle because I'm usually sticking up for my friends, and so is she. "

" great story! sensitive topics dealt with very nicely. looking forward to reading thisb with my 5th grade discussion group! "

" I just started reading this book. I thought it would be pretty boring but as i start reading I start to realize that its a very interesting book.... "

" Young adult literature selection recommended by many book lists. Good; not great. "

" This book was great! You learn how mean people were once blacks were let in with whites. Very heart-warming. "

" its about a girl that becomes friends with an african boy but is disliked because of it...i know there is more but i forgot.SORRY! "

" this is an amazing book, in that it has a wonderful lesson. "

" This was a favorite of Cat's 6th grade book club. I was surprised by the 5th grader's reaction to her grandmother with Alzheimer's. "

" Reminded me of Burch's Queenie Peavy (does anyone read that anymore?) - solid story about what it must be like to have a Gran that's not quite there any more and to live in poverty. Belle has an almost preternatural calm about her situation, which makes dealing with integration at her school easier. "

" A tough, spirited girl experiences the end of segregation in a southern town. She makes friends with the new black children in her school. Courage and hardships, real people. "

" Good book, but nothing new in the way of plot. An outgoing girl with a poor/small family is standing up for an african american boy. "

" I really enjoyed this book and I really go into it as well. I felt apart of the story. I think the writing was great because it was from a young girl's perspective and the writing is in a young age tone. I thought this book taught good morals as well. "