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Joshua's Song

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I have just finished reading Joshua's Song. This is truly one of the best - more likely THE BEST book I've read in a long time. The innocence and goodness of Joshua in this story impressed me tremendously. I loved how he struggled to help his dying companion, and in his 13-year-old inexperience and fear, sang that beautiful and uplifting hymn to his Catholic friend. Obviously he struggled with the question "what should I do for her? How can I comfort her?" He couldn't bring a priest into the crumbling house, nor could he perform the last rites. The only gift he could give the dying woman was his song, which was lovely and strengthening for people of any religious background. (Who could find fault with The Good Shepherd?") When his friend, Charlie, said, "You did the right thing," it brought tears to my eyes.
From a literary standpoint, it was necessary to get Josh to sing again, and this maneuver worked beautifully.
This story rises above the ordinary. It excels with compassion and a strong character who makes difficult but wise choices. The historical background of 1919 during trying times will help today's kids identify and hopefully as they cheer for Joshua, they too will make decisions in their lives to "do the right thing."

I just want to say this is the best book I have ever read.

I think the reason liked Joshuas song because the characters were so ralistic.
And at all times the story seemed like it was going one way or another.
Other than that the book is very well written.
This book also draws you in with its fantastic name and role playing.
Personaly its one of the best books iv,e ever read.
The book Joshuas song is also very origanal whith how the story is written.
One a scale of one threw ten I would give it an eight.

1919, Boston, Massachusetts. Life's been very hard lately for 13-year-old Joshua Harper. First and worst, he lost his father to the influenza epidemic. He also can't sing in the Boston Boys' Choir anymore because his voice has changed and now he will have to quit school to support his family. Not fair at all!

Joshua begins working for Charlestown Charlie, a mean and tough Irish boy. He also becomes a story hunter for Mr. Muggeridge, a new boarder at his house. Mr. Muggeridge wants to put street stories into the newspaper. Soon, though, Joshua runs into trouble with Charlestown Charlie and the Beacon Boys. Everything about his new existence on the street is in danger.

Joshua had a lot of courage and determination when he quit school and tried to find a job to help his family. I also thought he had a lot of bravery because he tried to save a woman's life when a terrible explosion occurred. If I would have been Joshua, I would have done the same things he did, but I would have tried to find a way to get the rest of my education.

I liked this book because I thought it was exciting --- I never knew what was going to happen next! How does Joshua come to find his voice, his song, and his place in the new world during a terrible crisis? Read this book to find out!

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Joshua's Song by Joan Hiatt Harlow was a wonderful book! Joshua's Song was about a boy named Joshua and he had to drop out of the Boston Boys' Choir to get a job to help his family. He found a job as a news paper boy. He was hiding the idea that he was a news paper boy from his mother cause he thought she would be ashamed. Joshua's Song is a historical fiction book for 5 graders and up! I would highly recommend this book!
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This is an excellent book! I would definitly recommend this book to a friend. I would also definitly also read it again! I really enjoyed this book.

Joshua's Song is an awesome combination of beautiful writing, fascinating historical information, and a suspensful story that will keep the reader turning the pages right up until the breath-taking ending. The characters are all well-drawn and believable, the plot is exciting, and the historical accuracy is impeccable. Youngsters will love this book, and even adults will find themselves caught up in Joshua's life.

Joshua's Song is a really good book to chek into. Josh is just a regular, rotten kid that tries to hep his family. Trying to find a job to keep his family alive, he runs into a few snobby kids. Now Josh is off around working for him. To find out more read Joshua's Song By:Joan Hiatt Harlow.

THIS BOOK WOULD BE GREAT FOR REVIEWS IN MAGAZINES OR ANY OTHER PLACE YOU CAN FIND A REVIEW. IF YOU LIKE ALOT OF DRAMA AND SOME ACTION, YOU WOULD LIKE THIS BOOK. jOSHUA AND HIS MOM ARE POOR AND HIS MOM TELLS HIM TO DROP OUT OF SCHOOL. THIS IS WHAT EVERY BOY DID TO HELP THEIR FAMILYS, DROP OUT OF SCHOOL.HE MET THIS KID NAMED CHARLESTON CHARLIE WHO SOLD PAPERS ON THE STREETS. CHARLIE GAVE HIM A CHANCE AND HE SOLD HIS FIRST PAPER. JOSHUA KNOWS HIS MOM WOULD NOT ALLOW HIM TO SELL PAPERS, SO HE DOSENT TELL.AND FROM THEIR ON THEIRS HEARTPOUNDING ACTION AND A WHOLE LOT OF DRAMA. BY: ALEX SHERRILL

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I LOVE THIS BOOK CALLED JOSHUA'S SONG . IT IS VERY GOOD, IT IS ABOUT A BOY WHO NEEDS TO FIND A JOB BECAUSE HIS MOMS A WIDOW AND THEY DON'T HAVE A LOT OF MONEY . I WOULD LOVE TO RECOMMEND THIS BOOK TO ANYBODY WHO LIKES OR WANTS TO READ HISTORICAL FICTION BOOKS.