Locomotion
Locomotion by Jacqueline Woodson, published by G.P. Putnam’s Sons in 2004, is a poignant exploration of loss and resilience. This 1st edition, available in English and spanning 100 pages, follows the journey of eleven-year-old Lonnie, who grapples with the tragic loss of his parents in a fire and the separation from his sister, Lili. Through the lens of Lonnie’s poetry, readers witness his emotional struggles and the gradual healing he experiences with the support of his foster mother, Miss Edna, and his teacher, Ms. Marcus.
In this lyrical narrative, Lonnie expresses his heartbreak and longing while also reflecting on his surroundings and the relationships that shape his life. The book delves into themes of family, love, and the complexities of growing up in challenging circumstances. As Lonnie learns to articulate his feelings through poetry, readers are invited to engage with his journey of hope and determination to reunite with his sister. Locomotion offers a unique perspective on childhood and the power of words, making it a significant contribution to juvenile nonfiction and poetry.
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When Lonnie was seven years old, his parents died in a fire. Now he’s eleven, and he still misses them terribly. And he misses his little sister, Lili, who was put into a different foster home because “not a lot of people want boys-not foster boys that ain’t babies.” But Lonnie hasn’t given up. His foster mother, Miss Edna, is growing on him. She’s already raised two sons and she seems to know what makes them tick. And his teacher, Ms. Marcus, is showing him ways to put his jumbled feelings on paper. Told entirely through Lonnie’s poetry, we see his heartbreak over his lost family, his thoughtful perspective on the world around him, and most of all his love for Lili and his determination to one day put at least half of their family back together. Jacqueline Woodson’s poignant story of love, loss, and hope is lyrically written and enormously accessible.
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