a friendship for today by patricia c mckissack

They each had different 'dementions' and unique personalities. I think the characters in A Friendship for Today were actually quite well-done. McKissack successfully shows readers that it's A-OK to be unique! McKissack's newest novel A Friendship for Today is an phenomenal example of the true importance of friendship.

( )Įxtremely heartwarming and uplifting, Patricia C. The two grow an unbreakable bond by the end of the book and truly shows the reader that friendship is a fragile, yet strong, bond that is an essential part of growing up. Grace is able to then teach Rosemary that not all 'white people' are prejudiced and some may not want to be, so they are trying their best to change, like Grace. Rosemary is able to teach Grace about her culture and ways and how they are not all that different from 'white peoples' ways. The two girls found themselves out of the 'in' crowd and when Rosemary is accused of stealing, by Grace, Grace then apologizes for her wrongdoing and this is the start of their unusual journey. At the start of the new school year she is faced with sitting next to Grace, a girl from her neighborhood that has constantly torn her apart verbally. In the beginning of the book Rosemary goes to a segregated school where she has gone her entire life with other colored children until she finds herself being moved to an integrated school the next year. Review: McKissack has blown me away with this outstanding book that circles around teaching young readers the message of true friendship. In the end, the school year has finished up and Rosemary finds that Grace is moving back down south to where schools are still segregated because of her father’s wishes. The two girls beat the odds as they become a strong pair of best friends and almost all of their class wants to be their friends too. The book goes on about how Rosemary and Grace build their friendship even when Grace’s parents are clearly prejudiced.

She soon finds herself in an odd predicament as Grace, the girl who used to constantly verbally abuse her because of being colored, is now standing up for Rosemary and they become friends. Along with the normal challenges that come with entering middle school, Rosemary must face the unpleasant comments that come with her being colored. comes down with polio, Rosemary must face her class by herself, as the only colored girl in the entire sixth grade. Summary: Rosemary embarks on a new and terrifying adventure when her segregated school closes and she and her best friend J.J.

A friendship for today by patricia c mckissack