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Gary Paulsen is one of the most honored writers of contemporary literature for young readers. He has written more than one hundred book for adults and young readers, and is the author of three Newberry Honor titles: Dogsong, Hatchet, and The Winter Room. He divides his time among Alaska, New Mexico, Minnesota, and the Pacific.

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4.0 out of 5 stars The Monument, May 29, 2003

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This review is from: The Monument (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (School & Library Binding)

Gary Paulsen's The Monument is a very eccentric story of a young African American girl with a leg brace in an orphanage. Rocky (the young girl) feels as if no one will ever adopt her and one day a couple walked in and said that they wanted to adopt her and she fills with a magical feeling inside herself. Rocky lives the life she never thought she would have.In this magnificent book you go on with her through everything that is as new to her as it is to you. By Mackenzie

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4.0 out of 5 stars A book to remember, October 25, 2002

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This review is from: The Monument (Paperback)

Although it is a simple story, it is probably my favorite Gary Paulsen book so far. It talks a lot about art, but the real point of the book is a minority, handicapped girl who learns how to see life in a new way and discovers that she has a talent of her own. Along with that is a town that comes together to make one decision that will help it heal and then grow together. This book is short and easy to read, but makes a lasting impression.

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4.0 out of 5 stars The Monument, February 27, 2001

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Gary Paulsen's book "The Monument", is about a small town in Kansas that wants to build a monument to honor the soliders who died in all of the wars. The artist they hire for the job, Mick, makes a special effort to get to know the towns people and he draws everything he sees about the town. Rocky, a young teen takes an interest in art and Mick. As she gets to know Mick, as well as art, she also discovers herself. This book presents an interesting view of art from the artist's point of view and gives the reader insight into human nature.

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3.0 out of 5 stars The Power of Art in a Young Girl's LIfe
The Monument, a young adult book by Gary Paulsen, is the story of a recently adopted 13 year old girl who encounters an artist, Mick. This friendship changes her life. Read more

Published 10 months ago by Carol Bakker

2.0 out of 5 stars The Monument By:Gary Paulsen
This book is about a girl named Rachel Ellen Turner who was adopted by two alcoholic parents. They are loving though. Read more

Published on February 14, 2006

4.0 out of 5 stars Good book to teach?
I am a junior in college, working for a degree in elementary and middle school education. I read this book for my "Teaching Young Adult Literature" class. Read more

Published on November 3, 2005 by Scarlet Passion

2.0 out of 5 stars The sleepiest monument
The book I read was called The Monument by Gary Paulsen. TRhe problemof the story is that the boy in the story named Mick has to build a monument for a city in Kansas,but... Read more

Published on May 13, 2005

4.0 out of 5 stars one of the bestest books
I really liked the book.it made me look in deeper to the way other people live like people who drink. Read more

Published on July 26, 2003

2.0 out of 5 stars The Monument
The Monument by Gary Paulson was one of his worst books he has written. I think that this book is terrible. I think that it is a terrible book for a 13-year-old boy. Read more

Published on May 29, 2003 by H. Mahoney

4.0 out of 5 stars this book was the greatest book i have read
The book The Monument by Gary Paulsen . This book is about this about this girl who is an orphan who gets adopted by Fred and Emma. Read more

Published on May 21, 2003

2.0 out of 5 stars The Monument
The Monument takes place in Bolton, Kansas,where a young girl named Rocky struggles to fit in her new town. Read more

Published on December 19, 2002

2.0 out of 5 stars The Monument
The Monument takes place in Bolton, Kansas,where a young girl named Rocky struggles to fit in her new town. Read more

Published on December 19, 2002

2.0 out of 5 stars It was pretty good
The Monument is nothing new. We have all heard the story before. Poor pre-teen meets unreliable mentor. Mentor changes poor kids life, leaves town. All is good. Read more

Published on October 8, 2002 by Kyle Mantas

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Sister Gene Autry, Lyle's Weak Beer Emporium, Gary Paulsen, Bolton County, Civil War, Jimmy Durbin, Widow Carlson

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