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Peregrine

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As a middle school language arts and social studies teacher, I don't recommend this book to teachers/students. Peregrine uses the vehicle of historical fiction to promote the ideals of social pluralism, which, while admirable, emasculate this writing genre of its power to engender readers' critical thinking abilities. J.E. Goodman oversimplifies some of the critical social and cultures differences during the 12th century in order to get across her message of, "Why can't we just all get along?" Historical fiction should faithfully expose readers to different historical perspectives, and permit readers to form their own conclusions regarding those tensions.

This book is about a young lady's adventure across Europe from England. It takes place in the year 1144. Lady Edith, the main character in the book, is tired of living in England. She just lost her husband and baby and is ready for something new and eventful in her life. Along with her faithful nurse, Dame Joan, her friend Rhiannon, and her brother Simon, she sets forth on an unforgettable journey to the Holy Land (Israel). Not only is Lady Edith running away from a terrible life in England, but she is also running away from a man named Sir Runcival who would do anything to wed her. Overall, I enjoyed this book immensely. It's full of adventure and surprises as Lady Edith runs into unexpected troubles and characters. I gave this book four stars because it was a good book, but some of the words could be too troublesome for some to understand. But once you get into the book, it flows more easily and you begin to enjoy it. I would recommend this book to all of my family and friends and would encourage you to read it.

A wonderful that takes place in the Middle Ages. It is about a girl who goes on a journey on a ship and runs into much trouble...