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    Peace, Locomotion
    Peace, Locomotion
    Peace, Locomotion
    Audiobook2 hours

    Peace, Locomotion

    Written by Jacqueline Woodson

    Narrated by Dion Graham

    4/5

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    About this audiobook

    The stunning companion to the National Book Award finalist--from a three-time Newbery Honor winning author

    Twelve-year-old Lonnie is finally feeling at home with his foster family. But because he’s living apart from his little sister, Lili, he decides it’s his job to be the “rememberer”—and write down everything that happens while they’re growing up. Lonnie’s musings are bittersweet; he’s happy that he and Lili have new families, but though his new family brings him joy, it also brings new worries. With a foster brother in the army, concepts like Peace have new meaning for Lonnie.Told through letters from Lonnie to Lili, this thought-provoking companion to Jacqueline Woodson’s National Book Award finalist Locomotion tackles important issues in captivating, lyrical language. Lonnie’s reflections on family, loss, love and peace will strike a note with readers of all ages.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBrilliance Audio
    Release dateJul 20, 2009
    ISBN9781423398028
    Peace, Locomotion
    Author

    Jacqueline Woodson

    Jacqueline Woodson, winner of the Margaret A. Edwards Award for lifetime achievement in writing for young adults, is the author of Feathers, Newbery Honor winner Show Way, Miracle’s Boys (recipient of a Coretta Scott King Award and a Los Angeles Times Book Prize), Locomotion and Hush (both National Book Award finalists), among many others. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.

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    • 3/5
      Narrated by Dion Graham. Twelve-year-old Lonnie and his younger sister Lili live in separate foster families since the death of their parents in a fire. Lonnie, who loves writing poetry, pens letters to his sister about all the things that are happening in his life and also to help her remember their parents and the way their family used to be. Meanwhile, his foster mother Ms Edna fears for her son, missing in Iraq. Dion Graham reads Lonnie's letters with brotherly warmth; you can feel the affection Lonnie has for his little sister, and the passion he holds for the things in life that bring him peace: writing, his friendship with Clyde, school, and scheduled visits with Lili.
    • 4/5
      Oh, man, all the feels in this book. Lonnie is sophisticated in his poetry and in his thinking, and that is well illustrated in his letters to his sister. This is definitely one of the most positive books involving the foster system that I've read -- Lonnie and Lili are separated after the deaths of their parents, but they both seem to be thriving with their new families. It's a quiet read, one that's all about the every day challenges of school and math and friends moving away and also the big ones -- fearing the loss of a son and brother in the Iraq war (although the exact war is never mentioned, and it could be any with IEDs), facing the loss of parents and growing up without your sibling. Lonnie's letters and poems are beautiful, though, celebrating all the little moments of light and new family connections and good, thoughtful friends and teachers. He's in the middle of a community that wants him to thrive, and that shines through.
    • 4/5
      I have not read the first book entitled Locomotion but wish I had before reading this one. I read this one first because it is on the 2011 NCCBA list. Very interesting style of writing in the form of letters. I liked the fact that finally there are good foster homes depicted. Rare thing in books. I was hurt by the war and Rodney's loss of a limb.

      Lonnie Motion is 12
      Lili Motion is is 9
      Mrs. Cooper Lonnie's teacher who puts down his dream of being a poet.
      last year his teacher Ms. Marcus raved about Lonnie's skill at writing poetry.
      Miss Edna, Lonnie's foster mother
      Clyde, Eric, LaTenya and Angel, classmates of Lonnie
      Clyde is Lonnie's best friend
      Lamont a former classmate moved to Florida
      Rodney and Jenkins are Miss Edna's sons
      Jenkins if fighting in the war in Iraq
      Rodney lives at home and treats Lonnie like a little brother and says to pray for peace
      Miss Shore is the grouchy neighbor lady who threatens the children if they mess up her gardens
      When Mrs. Copper goes on maternity leave, Miss Alina takes over and sees the talent in Lonnie kind of restoring his confidence.
      Miss Jamison is Lili's foster mother.
    • 5/5
      Peace, Locomotion is a little different from Locomotion. Locomotion was a story of poems. Peace, Locomotion is in story form. Locomotion and his sister became foster kids after their parents had passed away. Locomotion had such a huge love for his sister. They were separated. He wrote to his sister everyday about anything he did. Although they were apart, he made sure that they stayed in contact with one another. He even got to see her from time to time. I think this story will show people the importance of family and not to take things for granted.
    • 3/5
      Not poetry. Letters. Lyrical, excellent. Sequel to Locomotion. Still working through the problems explained in the first book. Beautiful book as was the first one.
    • 4/5
      The follow-up to Locomotion, this book furthers looks in the life of Lonnie Collins Motion and the effect the Vietnam War is having on him and his foster family. I was a little choked up at the end.
    • 4/5
      This is the story of a brother and sister separated into the foster care system after their parents have died and Lonnie/Locomotion writes these great letters to his sister Lilli. I did feel like I missed a little of this one because this is actually the second book the first book is just called Locomotion but I will one day find that one and read it too.This is a touching story that these two kids are able to stay in touch after being separated is really great and to see this young man come of age and into his own. It’s a very short read but still a powerful book.I listened to this on audio narrated by, Dion Graham who did a great job with all the different emotions Lonnie goes through in this story .I would recommend this to the Young Adult reader.3 ½ stars may change to 4 after I read the first book.
    • 3/5
      Told in touching letters, a young man tries to maintain a relationship with his sister though they live in different foster homes. Warm but not maudlin.
    • 4/5
      Peace, Locomotion by Jacqueline Woodson is an epistolatory novel, meaning it's written in letter form, told through the letters of twelve year old Lonnie Collins Motion to his sister Lili. Basically, Lonnie and his sister are in foster care, but with two different families, and Lonnie feels he must write a letter to his sister every day they are in foster care so they can remember the stage in their life, he doesn't send the letters though, choosing to save them for when they get out of foster care.Peace, Locomotion is a beautifully written novel, often poignant and honest as we view Lonnie's coming of age through his own eyes. I believe the book is set in current-day. The letters don't have a date on them, but there is much mention of war and peace. The book mentions how there hasn't been a draft yet, but states how it could occur. Overall, though Lonnie firmly wishes for peace and happiness, which echo throughout most of his letters. I guess, I felt a sort of serenity while reading this book, as Lonnie's voice is a very calm voice, perhaps a bit wise for his 12 years.If you do decide to pick up Peace, Locomotion you will probably finish it in one day. The letters are easy to read, the pacing is quick. Also, it's 136 pages with somewhat large type. I know I just zoomed through this. Also, there is a book which comes before Peace, Locomotion, simply called Locomotion. I have not read it, and I didn't feel lost at all while reading this book. Obviously reading the previous book will only enhance your reading experience, but in this case Peace, Locomotion is a good read regardless of whether you read Locomotion or not.Finally, there were a few quotes which resonated with me:"Lili, when things don't go right in our house, Miss Edna says Sometimes the heart breaks so hard, Lonnie. That's what I was feeling like. Like my heart was breaking--real hard." pg. 27"That's the thing about people dying, Lili. You have all these frozen memories in your head and the longer they stay dead, the more your memory gets all gray--like I don't know if we ever really all sat together up on a roof somewhere or not. I just know when I'm sitting there by myself, a part of me just gets all these pictures in my head--like a movie or something." -pg. 72"You know what? There's peace in your music, Lili. When the organ guy was playing real soft and the choir was just swaying and humming and that beautiful light was coming into the church from the yellow windows, I just sat there smiling because it was like somebody had floated over and pulled warm covers over me." pg. 79
    • 4/5
      Locomotion's letters to his sister captured me quickly, and they under tell, rather than over, tiny little details shedding light on the relationships between the siblings, his sister and her new foster mother, Locomotion and his foster mother, and the son returned from war. I am eager to read the first book, to see Locomotion bloom under the care of an encouraging teacher.I'd give this to people looking for realistic fiction, stories about orphans, or interesting in becoming writers.
    • 5/5
      This is a historical novel told in poetic form. I enjoyed it as much as I did her book “The Surrender Tree”. I didn’t know this part of history until I had read the book. The story is about Daniel, a Jew from Germany. His parents have taken all of their money and purchased a ticket for him to America. What none of them can know is that America has been denying access to the refuges. The ships are then sent on to Cuba. If Cuba denies them then they are sent back to Europe with the prospect of being sent to a concentration camp. Daniel is one of the lucky ones allowed to disembark in Cuba. He makes friends with Paloma. She discovers her fathers is an evil and crooked Cuban official. She lives in her dovecote with her birds to stay away from him. Daniel meets people along the way who help him learn to live not just survive. He also helps hide people during this time. This is a very emotional book. You feel for Daniel’s parents and realize the depth of their love for him. This is a book that will definitely go on my shelves for my students. I think this should be required reading in History classes..