Growing Up in Crawfish Country: A Cajun Childhood (Growing Up in America) [Library Binding]

Karen Gravelle (Author), Sylviane Diouf (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1999 | Age Level: 8 and up | Series: Growing Up in America

Describes aspects of contemporary life such as special traditions, religious beliefs, music, foods, ways of talking, and languages found among the people of Cajun country in Louisiana.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Gr 3-6-In contrast to Raymond Bial's "Home" series (Houghton), which builds around the unique homes of different American cultures, including Cajun Home (Houghton, 1998), this series describes the cultures through the eyes of real children, following them throughout their daily lives. The format is casual, without chapters, and the text flows informatively from one subject to the next as three modern youngsters and their families are highlighted. Framed boxes scattered throughout give historical information and explanations, but they often break the narrative flow-a minor annoyance. The text is accurate and lively and will certainly engage children's interest. A short list for further information includes recordings of Cajun music. All in all, the book presents an interesting and well-balanced picture of life today, as well as a good look at the past. The accompanying color photographs visually involve readers in the subjects' lives. A solid addition to the growing body of literature on the Cajuns.-Judith Constantinides, East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library, LA

Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Library Binding: 64 pages
• Publisher: Franklin Watts (March 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0531115356
• ISBN-13: 978-0531115350
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 8.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,696,895 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Karen Gravelle is the author of Walker and Company's The Period Book and is the author of several other books about difficult issues facing today's adolescents. She lives in New York City.