Read this book if you enjoy younger perspectives of historical events alternating between different point of view.

This book was not quite how I remembered it, but then again, I last read this in middle school. I felt that the main characters were indecisive and immature, and I had to remind myself that they were also children. Would be better suited to a younger audience; however, it still displayed a unique perspective.

As young-adult books go, this was pretty interesting. I grew up around the Lawrence, MA area and have to say that I never knew about the Bread and Roses strikes. We were taught there were strikes, but nothing so specific. It was nice to read about familiar areas, and got me interested to know more. For a young adult this would be a good starting point to peak their interest in how children just like them not only worked in the mills, but were deeply affected by the strikes.

This book is a good book to read because its based on a large strike for more money and the girls mom is on strike and she is mad because they are poor with 5 people liveing in her house with her dad just passing away and she finds out her mom is sending her away.

*Historical Fiction* The first half of this book I found myself forcing myself to get through it, but about half way through I couldn't put it down. I thought that this book was a really good story about hope, and how you can work your way through anything, and be a good person. I would definitely recommend it.

Paterson, Katherine (2006). Bread and Roses, Too New York: Houghton Mifflin Company.
SLJ Book Star Review September 2006
Kirkus Book Star Review August 1, 2006
Historical Fiction
Junior Book Project
Historical fiction set in 1912 during a mill strike. Rosa is a young girl, concerned about her mother and older sister who are on strike due to the poor condition of mill workers; little pay for food, rent and a way to stay warm. During the strike, she meets a homeless boy, Jack who is doing anything to survive a harsh winter living on the streets. Eventually, Rosa’s mom decides to send her to Vermont for safety reasons and she meets up with Jack again, who has his own reasons for being on the train. The characters in the book and the plot will keep junior readers engaged from beginning to end, as It did me. Definitely a book for grades 6-8, due to the historical content of the book. I would use this book to have my students understand what life was for textile workers during the early 1900’s. This story is based on real events of the Lawrence Strike, which students will find engaging.

I think this was a great historical fiction novel. I thought it was really sad but had a lot to say about the historical time period. It was about the Lawrence Strike and my favorite thing was they showed both perspectives of peoples thought on it. It showed a side of poverty that people faced during this time.It shows the hardship that these people had and how they solved it.

Curriculum: I think fourth graders could enjoy this book and understand what these kids are going through. I think a lesson that could be incorporated into this book is doing a simulation with money and showing how it was living through the Lawrence Strike. The students could figure out scenarios the family could have done as predictions of what happens in book and see if they are right.

Read Aloud: There is a very dramatic plot that happens in this book, so I believe students would stay entertained out loud. They story can be followed easily enough and can create a discussion that students can give a lot of input to. It can also be related to poverty today and this can help make students more culturally aware.

I found this at the elementary school where I was subbing in the library. It tells the story of the strike in Lawrence, MA, in 1912, when 25,000 workers went out on strike in the dead of winter, and stayed out on strike for two months. I think it's important to know our labor history.

I listened to the ipod version of this book narrated by Lara Raver.

The book is about the mill worker's strike in Lawrence, Massachusetts, in 1912. Rosa worries about her mother and sister who are part of the strike. Her teacher is telling her that the strikers are anarchists which makes her feelings worse. She meets a boy named Jake who works to make money for his father's alcohol addiction. They form a strained bond.

After the strike has been going on for a few weeks, the parents of the strikers decide to send their children to other cities. One is New York and the other is Barre, Vermont. Rosa first thinks she is going to New York, then her mother changes her mind and sends her to Vermont. Jake ends up going with her and pretends to be her brother. The family they go to in Vermont is very good to both of them and they try to teach Jake the meaning of family.

This book would be good for grades 5-8.

I love this book so much. It was written so well. One of my favorite things about this book is that the ending is so wholesome. It’s just perfect. Definitely a five star.

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This is a lovely story that deals with the Lawrence Massachusetts mill workers' strike in 1912 that is associated with the song "Bread and Roses". I've always found the song very stirring--especially as sung by Judy Collins.

I was surprised to find a novel written from the perspective of two children about this event. I found the viewpoints of Jake and Rosa very believable.

It's a book that isn't just about the strike. It's about the role of education, ethnic identity and the meaning of family.

Some would find the ending sentimental, but I have a broad streak of sentimentality. I was touched by it.

Based on real events surrounding the 1912 strike in the mills of Lawrence, Massachusetts. The characters of Rosa, whose sister and immigrant mother are striking, and Jake, homeless and unschooled and struggling to survive, provide the vehicle for Paterson to depict the ethnic rivalries, the unfair labor practices, the worker's struggles and the difficult lives of the women and children. An enlightening and moving story.