Rio Grande Stories

By Carolyn Meyer

Book Overview

The seventh-grade class at Rio Grande Middle School in Albuquerque is a unique group. Coming from schools all over the city, the students are facing new challenges and wondering how they'll fit in. When they are asked to raise money for the school, the kids decide to write and sell a book. They will all contribute something about their heritage that is personal and important. Filled with stories, traditions, and recipes, the book is a big success. Best of all, the kids learn something--about themselves and about one another. Includes a new author's note and a glossary.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0152000666
• ISBN13: 9780152000660
• Release Date: September 2007
• Publisher: Clarion Books
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 4.2" x 6.9"
• Age Range: 10 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 7

Customer Reviews

heart-warming stories

I first found this book in our local library. Being in love with New Mexico and its people, I decided to try the book even though it was aimed at pre-teens. I LOVED this book! I loved the way the author created a history for each child and then let the child translate part of his/her story into a fictionalized piece for the class project. The book does not read like traditional fiction; I had to keep checking the jacket to see if the class was real or not! I have since purchased this book for some of my daughter's teachers. All have found it an inspiration for their classrooms. I highly recommend this book for people who are fond of New Mexico, or who routinely work with pre-teens.