![]() ![]() The first few chapters might be confusing to some who like and expect to have a clear picture of what is going on. (No surprise, since the author herself is of Sri Lankan/Arab descent and is an American Muslim). The book opens up right in a fantasy world set in what could have been ancient middle eastern lands. Yes, this is a book that is topical at times (much like many young adult novels), but still sophisticated enough to capture the attention of well-read adults like myself. We Hunt the Flame is an intricate, creative, complex, thoughtful book. I’m going to be waiting impatiently for this one! And here’s why. We Hunt the Flame was released in May of 2019, and it appears that the sequel is not due until sometime in 2021 (booooo). I am happy to say that was NOT what happened at all. ![]() So I sat down and prepared to be underwhelmed. ![]() I had also started Scythe, which tons of people praised, and I found that I couldn’t get into it. ![]() I think my expectations were pretty low, because I had just tried to read Sophia, Princess among Beasts (which was so disappointing). ![]()
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![]() ![]() ![]() In 1992, the MacArthur Foundation chose Ulrich as a MacArthur Fellow. ![]() In 1991, Ulrich received both the Pulitzer Prize and the Bancroft Prize for her work of history, A Midwife's Tale. She remained on the faculty at UNH through 1995. Career Īfter completing her Ph.D., Ulrich joined the faculty at the University of New Hampshire, gradually working her way up from graduate assistant to tenured faculty member. In 1971, she earned a master's degree in English at Simmons College, and subsequently a doctorate in history from the University of New Hampshire, in 1980. She graduated from the University of Utah, majoring in English and journalism, and gave the valedictory speech at commencement. Laurel Thatcher was born July 11, 1938, in Sugar City, Idaho, to John Kenneth Thatcher, schoolteacher and superintendent as well as state legislator and farmer and Alice Siddoway Thatcher. Her most famous book, “A Midwife’s Tale,” was later the basis for a PBS documentary film. Her approach to history has been described as a tribute to "the silent work of ordinary people"-an approach that, in her words, aims to "show the interconnection between public events and private experience." Ulrich has also been a MacArthur Genius Grant recipient. Laurel Thatcher Ulrich (born July 11, 1938) is a Pulitzer Prize-winning American historian specializing in early America and the history of women, and a professor at Harvard University. ![]() ![]() ![]() Each “lap” has left an everlasting imprint on my heart. Let me say that first before I say anything else. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate this series. Will Lu end the race on a high note or will his face hit that pavement at the big championship? This one’s for all the marbles. He’ll need all the help he can get to “jump over” each one. Even his friend Patty would say that and she does relays! As if hurdles weren’t enough, Lu’s got bullies, family dynamics and a date with the past sitting in his lane. Plus, Coach has him working on hurdles now anyway. ![]() ![]() You can forget about that time he hated on one of them for beating him at the 100 meter. He’s learned to accept who he is-a kid who always has to wear sunscreen and contacts due to his skin condition-and he’s been a (mostly) positive influence on his teammates. After all, how many super fly albino middle school track stars do you know?Įver since joining the Defenders track team, Lu has gained immeasurable confidence in himself. Lucas “Lu” Richardson figures he was always destined to be different-and that’s fine by him. ![]() “Sometimes, you gotta jump anyway.” So goes the quote on the cover of “Lu,” the fourth and final book in Jason Reynolds’ Track series. Book Review: “Lu (Track Series Book 4)” by Jason Reynolds ![]() |