The Composition
by Antonio Skarmeta
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Author: Antonio SkarmetaIllustrator: Alfonso Ruano
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2003-01
ISBN: 0888995504
Number of pages: 32
Publisher: Groundwood Books
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Book Review: As Effective As Jaws
Summary: 5 Stars
I know, I know. Comparing this phenomenal picture book to the classic movie, "Jaws," seems like a bit of stretch. But stay with me for a minute. This summer, I introduced my kids to "Jaws" and appreciated just how well-made the movie really was. Part of what makes the movie so effective is that you rarely see the shark. The shark appears only when it is absolutely necessary. All other times, you're left with this great building tension as you watch shark destruction and the fearful faces of victims.
It's the same with this book. Aside from being elegantly written and illustrated (no small task), what makes this book so good is how well dictatorship is presented. Much like the great white, you never see the dictator, but always feel his presence. And it was really a stroke of genius to have the dictator make his presence known in their third grade class. As a classroom teacher, I am grateful that I stumbled on this wonderful little book. There are so many possible lessons to do with it. I can present it to show how powerful the written word can be. I can use it to introduce democracy. I can even start my lesson by asking the kids to write an essay that may seem to have ulterior motives and, once the conversation is generated, move right into the book. The list goes on and on. It's a great read and can definitely be used as an effective classroom tool.
Chris Bowen
Author of Our Kids: Building Relationships in the Classroom
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