American Boys Abroad
It's the end of Week 1 of Crossing Cultural Borders, but we are still continuing the discussion in the comments, and love to see your recommendations, ideas, questions concerning Stranger in a Strange Land.
Most of the books we have read and featured have been about the journeys of American girls. While I have not had the chance to read the following books, here are some novels featuring American boys traveling abroad:
Danger Zone by David Klass
When he joins a predominantly black "Teen Dream Team" that will be representing the United States in an international basketball tournament in Rome, Jimmy Doyle makes some unexpected discoveries about prejudice, racism, and politics.
Fallen Angels by Walter Dean Myers
Seventeen-year-old Richie Perry, just out of his Harlem high school, enlists in the Army in the summer of 1967 and spends a devastating year on active duty in Vietnam.
The Flame Tree by Richard Lewis
American missionary boy Issac lives in Indonesia when the attacks on September 11, 2001 occur, and he gets kidnapped by Muslims, who try to indoctrinate him. I've never read this, but the reviews warn about some graphic actions/descriptions.
Little Lord Fauntleroy by Frances Hodgson Burnett
A "classic" and the only book on this list that I have actually read, though it was so long ago I have forgotten much of the story. Half-American, half-British Cedric must travel to Britain, where he learns how to be a lord from his paternal grandfather.
Special thanks to Claudia for helping with the list!
Next topic: Fantasy and multiculturalism! Or How Harry Potter is really a multicultural character!!
Most of the books we have read and featured have been about the journeys of American girls. While I have not had the chance to read the following books, here are some novels featuring American boys traveling abroad:
Danger Zone by David Klass
When he joins a predominantly black "Teen Dream Team" that will be representing the United States in an international basketball tournament in Rome, Jimmy Doyle makes some unexpected discoveries about prejudice, racism, and politics.
Fallen Angels by Walter Dean Myers
Seventeen-year-old Richie Perry, just out of his Harlem high school, enlists in the Army in the summer of 1967 and spends a devastating year on active duty in Vietnam.
The Flame Tree by Richard Lewis
American missionary boy Issac lives in Indonesia when the attacks on September 11, 2001 occur, and he gets kidnapped by Muslims, who try to indoctrinate him. I've never read this, but the reviews warn about some graphic actions/descriptions.
Little Lord Fauntleroy by Frances Hodgson Burnett
A "classic" and the only book on this list that I have actually read, though it was so long ago I have forgotten much of the story. Half-American, half-British Cedric must travel to Britain, where he learns how to be a lord from his paternal grandfather.
Special thanks to Claudia for helping with the list!
Next topic: Fantasy and multiculturalism! Or How Harry Potter is really a multicultural character!!
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posted by Emily Jiang at 11:30 PM
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Go and Come Back, by Joan Abelove is the story of two American anthropologists who go live with a Peruvian tribe. Told from the point of view of a young tribeswoman named Alicia, the book details her perspective on all the cultural differences and misunderstandings that arise between them and the people of the village. By attempting to "set them straight", since they don't seem to know a thing about anything, Alicia changes and is changed by them. This is a fascinating and thought-provoking read for young adults.
Hi Aline, thanks for the recommendation. It definitely sounds fascinating!
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