The Liberation of Gabriel King Audiobook

" My students laughed out loud while I read this book, but they also learned things they didn't even realize they were learning... yet. "

" nice read for a young adult. great balance of children friendship themes and historical civil rights/equality themes. "

" This story and its characters really drew me in. I liked it a lot. A very entertaining, yet sobering, indication of the era in which it was set. Here's to "liberatin'!" :) "

" This book gave me an idea of how to get rid of my fears. I also liked how the friends helped each other get over their fears. They were very good to each other. It also gave me an idea of what things were like in 1976. "

" I listened to this one. The narrator was really good. Sweet characters. "

" A lovely book about family and friendship, race and personal courage in the face of bullies for a younger audience by Going. I liked this book and thought that it might make a good read-aloud. "

" It was fairly cute. Not really sure why it won an award, though. There are much better children/ya literature out there dealing with racism, in my opinion. "

" I really enjoyed this book. I learned a lot of interesting stuff about Jimmy Carter, and the premise was cute. The book is short, but just the right length. "

" I knew it was YA lit, but it was geared towards a bit younger than I anticipated. At least, I think so only because it had a happy ending...and who does that anymore? "

" This book is good for anyone who fears. Which is everyone. "

" really touching. I thought K.L. Going captured kids and their fears really well-without being overly cheesy or annoying, as other books often do. "

" I loved this book. It deals with racism in a way that's not too heavy for 4th or 5th graders, and manages to be funny despite the serious subject. Great on audio. "

" Awesome book and even better message. Loved it! "

" Compelling story of an unlikely friendship in the 1980s. I was pulled in because it was the first historical fiction written about the time of my childhood. Loved the characters and enjoyed the story. "

" I loved this book! It's a good book for anyone who's up for a good book, involving deep issues but viewing everything through the mind of an elementary school boy. "

" This is one of my favorite MG books - great writing, sympathetic characters, important topics. Highly recommended. "

" Pretty good historical fiction. Set in the South during the summer of 1976, the 200th birthday of the United States. A story of friendship during tough times. Addresses issues of racism. "

" good, good. somewhat funny "

" great and awesome book!!! "

" I recommend the audiobook version of this one, it was fantastic! "

" Thanks to Shauna for reminding me that I did read this awesome little book! We read it for book club, it's a quick read that addresses some social issues that are important to talk about with your children. It would be a great book to read with your child together. And it's quite funny too! "

" This is a children's book, but it has a lot to offer. It is short and sweet - you could finish it in one afternoon on the couch. It talks about black and white relationships in the south in the 1970s. However it is framed in the perspective of two fifth grade kids. Great, easy, heart warming read! "

" Such an touching and simple story. Sewn with threads of truth, history, and human realism this book speaks to children of all ages, including this one. "

" Fears are there to be conquered. (Teacher read it to us) "

" I loved this book, actually I love all books. This was a sweet story of a boy who was afraid of everything and his friend Frita who helps him overcome them. "

" Thank you Ammagrace for reminding me of this book. I read it two years ago... it was really good! "

" My students laughed out loud while I read this book, but they also learned things they didn't even realize they were learning... yet. "

" Outstanding book that I used with upper elementary students in our study of racism and integration in the American south during the 1970's. "

" Compelling story of an unlikely friendship in the 1980s. I was pulled in because it was the first historical fiction written about the time of my childhood. Loved the characters and enjoyed the story. "

" I might have liked it more in book format, which happens sometimes for audio books with me. "

" Gabriel is afraid of many things, but what he feared most was entering the 5th grade. His best friend Frita plans to help him get over his fears by facing them head on. Unfortunately, they both end up facing the reality of racism in the south in 1976. This book is both eye-opening and entertaining. "

" Any kid that names their pet spider after Jimmy Carter, because JC is sooo cool, is five stars to me. "

" This was a very good story. I think one every one should read. It takes place in 1976. Just before the election of Jimmy Carter. KKK around. A young white boy and his best friend a young black girl. And how they changed during the summer before going into the fifth grade. "

" This was a wonderful story about two childhood friends learning to face their fears in Georgia circa 1976. I loved that this one took place during my childhood. Gabe and Frita were a dynamic duo. "