Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Chapter Book 13

My Havana: Memories of a Cuban Boyhood by:






Title: My Havana: Memories of a Cuban Boyhood 
Author: Rosemary WellsSecundino FernandezPeter Ferguson
Illustrator: Peter Ferguson
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Subgenre: Biography and Autobiography
Theme: Cuba, History, Architecture
Primary & Secondary Characters: Secundino Fernandez, uncle, father 
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Date of Publication: 2010
Publishing Company: Candlewick Press


Summary of Book:


Rosemary Wells wrote this book after hearing Secundino's story and talking with him. It is the true story of Secundino Fernandez and his childhood. It illustrates the history of when Fidel Castro took over Cuba. In the classroom, I would do a whole history lesson over this. Because this is a biography, I would give tests and have discussions over the content. It is a great book and very heart touching. 

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