The Loud Silence of Francine Green Audiobook

" Especially loved the complexity of the characters in this one -- children and adults -- and the questions the main character struggles with. Reminded me a bit of a Judy Blume-type book (mostly in terms of theme, I guess), though I find I like Cushman's style better. "

" I liked it because it was about a time period not written about very often (post-WWII). "

" Really captured the fears, questions, and unknowns of the early 50's. Francine is a character you can readily identify with. "

" This book is brilliant. It's quiet and heartbreaking and has fantastic voice. I loved it. I want to meet grown-up Francine and talk to her. "

" I really like Karen Cushman's style. One of my favorite authors of children's historical fiction. This one is quite different from her medieval stories, and I wasn't sure I'd like it after the first chapter or so, but it grew on me. About a girl living through the MacCarthy era, and how she learns to think for herself and stand up for what she thinks, and befriend others who are different. The non-conformity message sometimes seemed like just a "let's break the rules to show people we think for ourselves" message, which bugged me. I didn't love that Francine didn't stand up for her friend while she could, and then when at last she decided to face the teacher who'd bullied Sophie for asking rude questions, she didn't do it in a particularly meaningful way. But there was some great stuff, too, and I always admire her craft. "

" Interesting story which took place in 1949...in Hollywood going to school at a Catholic School where the nuns disprove of her friend and learning to think for herself. "

" Well-written and historically accurate account of growing up in the cold war era. I found the characters to be likable and real. "

" I enjoyed the book, but again, if I were younger, would have enjoyed it more. "

" I think I liked this book more than most people because it's not circulating much at my library... I try to hand it to people during the historical fiction assigments at the local schools. "

" A funny book by a good author that really brings to life what it was like in the 50's going to a Catholic school and worrying about the bomb, communists, McCarthy,taking a stand, and growing up. "

" The group decided this was a great book. The Red Scare during the 1950s in Hollywood is not well-known so it was interesting to learn about. "

" Took me a while to get into it but I was sad to see it end. "

" I was thoroughly enjoying this book, but I became distracted by other books I was reading like The Bourne Identity (way too long) and Sold. Something about the days become shorter that makes me read less. "

" WWII. Catholic girl leans to be more free from a free spirit. Mother's character is left hanging in the end. "

" really well written about the perspective of young girl & how we were raised back then..... Ok, so I'm younger by a bit but it seems similar. "

" Set during the beginning of the mccathy era, Francine Green begins to find her voice... "

" This book was really good! All about standing up for what you think is right, it made me feel lucky! I recommend it. "

" I absolutely loved this book! It is about a girl living in Hollywood and going to Catholic school during the evil days of McCarthyism. There are many parallels that can be drawn with what is happening in our country today. "

" This book went on way too long. She was too idealistic and her friend was somewhat stereotypical anti-establishment. I found that hard to believe given their ages. "

" Really captured the fears, questions, and unknowns of the early 50's. Francine is a character you can readily identify with. "

" Covers an era that doesn't get a lot of YA coverage. "

" I think this book illustrates the struggle that kids who conform to the rules of the family, school, and society experience and the subsequent upset when they have had enough. It was a good read, humorous at times, with likeable characters that I understood. "

" I liked this book. I don't know that another book would have been more deserving as a Newbery Winner, anyway, I'm glad I read it. If you can't tell I'm reading a great deal of juvenile literature right now, that is because my youngest daughter is teaching 7th grade and I'm doing research. "

" Interesting story which took place in 1949...in Hollywood going to school at a Catholic School where the nuns disprove of her friend and learning to think for herself. "