Changing Places: A Kids View of Shelter Living [Paperback]

Judy Wallace (Author), Glen Finland (Author), Margie Chalofsky (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 1992 | Age Level: 6 and up

The voices of eight homeless children, ages 6-13, are captured here with stunning illustrations that give you a poignant look at shelter life. Here's the voice of Roberto: "Guess what! Mama and I stopped at this Mexican restaurant -- she talked the owner into a job! She's gonna cook enchiladas for pay -- ALL RIGHT, MAMA!" Changing Places acquaints children with the issues of homelessness and poverty. It shows, too, how similar children are in their wants, needs, likes and dislikes, no matter what the circumstances.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

"Changing Places is a wonderful little book, gentle and moving, and I hope it will be read by children." -- Jonathan Kozol, author Savage Inequalities: Children in America's Schools.

"This book draws a touching picture of children's incredible strength and clarity under very difficult circumstances." -- Maruan Wright Edelman, president, Children's Defense Fund.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Paperback: 61 pages
• Publisher: Gryphon House (July 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0876591616
• ISBN-13: 978-0876591611
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.2 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,500,601 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars homeless children, July 11, 2009

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M.G. "Hey Michael" (Charleston, SC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Changing Places: A Kids View of Shelter Living (Paperback)

Probably one of the best childrens books ever written about the issues facing homeless children, or children from an abused family.

Originally designed as a book to be given to children actually going to a homeless shelter, it is very striking and presents very serious topics on a level developmentally appropiate for elementary and middle school age children.

Excellent book for a teacher or parent to read to an older elementary school, or intermediate school child in order to discuss these serious, real life topics of homelessness, shelters, and abused children and families.