Second Cousins by Virginia Hamilton

Hamilton, V. (1998). Second cousins. New York, NY: The Blue Sky Press.

Summary:

Losing a family member can be hard, especially if you had a close connection with that person. Cammy was having a hard time trying to recover from the loss of her cousin that she loved dearly. Cammy and another cousin were very excited about a family reunion. They were excited to meet new families they never met and to catch up with family members they haven’t seen in a long time. Through the process of meeting new people, she met a new cousin who found out something life-changing that day. The cousin she met ended up being her half-sister. Cammy ends up being hurt because she feels betrayed by her dad because they never told her. After everything, she forgives her family and looks forward to being with her new half-sister again.

Strength:

The students will connect with this book because it talks about personal issues. The book teaches students about forgiveness and love. It shows the students that no matter what happens in life, they can overcome any obstacle. Forgiveness is what will make a person feel better. This book is an excellent read for students and can be used as a read-aloud during reading class.

Connection

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