Adventures with Claudie
Adventures with Claudie by Brit Bennett is a 112-page book published by Simon and Schuster on June 6, 2023. This edition presents a story centered on Claudie, who embarks on a journey from Harlem to Georgia with her mother and cousin to meet her grandmother and cousins for the first time. As Claudie learns about her family’s history, she seeks inspiration for a variety show aimed at raising funds to save her family’s boarding house.
Readers will find that Claudie’s exploration of her heritage intertwines with a powerful legend from slavery times, which her grandmother shares. This tale, known as “The People Could Fly,” introduces themes of resilience and creativity as Claudie contemplates how to incorporate this story into her show’s finale. The narrative touches on aspects of juvenile fiction, focusing on African American experiences and the historical context of the 20th century, making it a thoughtful exploration of identity and family.
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Claudie is traveling from Harlem to Georgia with Mama and Cousin Sidney to meet her grandmother and cousins for the first time. She hopes that learning her family’s story will inspire her for the variety show she’s planning to raise money to save the boardinghouse her family lives in. Claudie’s grandmother tells her a legend from slavery times called “The People Could Fly.” In it, an old man whispers magic words, and the enslaved people grow wings and fly home to Africa. This gives Claudie an amazing idea for the finale of her show—but will Claudie’s creativity be enough to save the home she loves?
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