Slake's limbo 121 days book

The boy lives for 121 days in the subway tunnels of ne. A desperate, driven orphan boy hides out in the rat. I sort of took her positive mentions of slakes limbo as a kind of endorsement, and in my book anything that is recommended by karen hesse is certainly worth giving the read. His experiences impact him positively, and he leaves the subway with hope.

Slake s limbo by felicia holman focuses on aremis slake, a teenage boy who is bullied constantly. All students will read a book selected as part of the middle years program at westland ms. An ala best books for young adults an ala notable childrens book an ala best of the best books for young adults the horn book fanfare list. Sites like sparknotes with a slakes limbo 121 days study guide or cliff notes. Law and the fight for civil rights by jim haskins picture book more than anything else by marie bradby picture book teammates by peter golenbock picture book. It will remind some of paulsens hatchet but it does more than tell of mere physical survival. This study guide consists of approximately 24 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of slakes limbo. Desperate, driven, harassed to the breaking point, slake decides to go underground into the sheltering depths of the new york city subway, where he ends up staying for 121 days. Nothing but the truth by avi the truth book, book worth reading.

Slakes limbo book by felice holman official publisher page. Many students asked about, and i think would enjoy, a sequel. Fifth grade read aloud list this post contains affiliate links. He makes a new home for himself in a cavelike area of the new york city subway. A wonderworks presentation about a poor, latchkey teenager in new york city. Desperate, driven, harassed to the breaking point, slake decides to go underground into the sheltering depths of the new york city subway where he ends up staying for one hundred and twentyone days. Slakes limbo is a novel for young adults by felice holman, first published in 1974. The site is updated daily with information about every book, author, illustrator, and publisher in the childrens young adult book industry. Mar 04, 20 for 121 days, slake remains underground, living off the money he makes selling discarded newspapers and the kindness of the owner and waitress at a subway diner. This document provides higher level, thoughtprovoking comprehension questions for the book, on my honor by marion dane bauer. These questions can be used in both a guided reading setting or as a supplement to a literature circle to get students thinking about what they are reading. This list was taken from the 2008 book the ultimate teen book guide, edited by daniel hahn, leonie flynn, and susan reuben. The book is about a young adolescent boy, aremis slake, who runs away from home to live in the new york city subway tunnels of the irt lexington avenue line and stays for.

In a world of tokens, perpetual graffiti, and decomposing subway stations, the book has become a kind of time capsule for the 70s. Forgotten kids books from the 60s and 70s magnum arts blog. I cant think of any other books which ive read which have a sad ending, least not one which. Holman tells the story of aremis slake, an undersized, persecuted year old new york city boy. This is the story about survival, and about a yearold misfits attempts. This is the story about survival, and about a yearold misfits attempts to find footing in a hostile and threatening world. Theres a pleading for respect for the old ways of the dene people and for the animals. Slake s limbo by felice holman is one of the best books ive read. An ala best books for young adultsan ala notable childrens bookan.

Slakes limbo by felice holman is one of the best books ive read. Joe robinson and 8 related entities entities finder. One day, the bullies chase slake and he runs down into the subway. Nothing but the truth by avi the truth book, book worth. Members include published authors and illustrators, librarians, agents, editors, publicists, booksellers, publishers and fans. Slakes limbo by felicia holman focuses on aremis slake, a teenage boy who is bullied constantly. Ill recommend slakes limbo to a whole range of ages and abilities and certainly want to read it with children.

I think it teaches you to never let fear hold you back. Get a free e book by joining our mailing list today. The book is about a young adolescent boy, aremis slake, who runs away from home to live in the new york city subway tunnels of the irt lexington avenue line and stays for 121 days. Plus, receive recommendations and exclusive offers on. Were considering expanding this synopsis into a fulllength study guide to deepen your comprehension of the book and why its important. Slakes limbo 121 days summary and analysis free book notes. He becomes a master of the subway system, makes a few adult friends, gets a job sweeping the diner floor, and surprises himself with his ability to survive all on his own. Students will read 3 books for the summer reading assignment. Oct 24, 2012 open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Desperate and harassed to the breaking point, slake decides to go underground into the sheltering depths of the new york city subway where he ends up staying for 121 days. In chapter 2, slake rides the subway the entire afternoon. Slakes limbo is a novel for young adults, first published in 1974 about a young adolescent boy, aremis slake, who runs away from home to live in the new york city subway tunnels of the irt lexington avenue line and stays for 121 days, earning a living by selling discarded newspapers. How to print the digital edition of books for keeps.

Slakes limbo is one of those books that has lived far longer than anyone could have rightfully. He touches the base of the bronx, queens and brooklyn. More thought provoking and better written than many adult books it is a gem. Philanthropy suggested novel list learning to give. Felice holmans slakes limbo 1974 aladdin books, 1986. Grades 6 8 summer reading work 20192020 d e a r p a r e n ts g u a r d i a n s, s u m m e r re a d i n g has of f i ci a lly s ta rte d. Slake escapes his problems by living in the new york city subway for 121 days. Aremis slake, a poor, downtrodden, pickedon, thirteen year old by, decides to run away from the uncaring kind of aunt with whom he lives. A far better pairing, actually, would be to read this book and then take a gander at mark singers extraordinary documentary, dark days. He learns about the harsh life of urban runaways when he goes into hiding after being falsely accused of causing an accident in which his friend is seriously injured. Heart pounding danger surrounds an irreplaceable treasure. On my honor comprehension questions and vocabulary guide this document provides higher level, thoughtprovoking comprehension questions for the book, on my honor by marion dane bauer.

Slakes limbo book by felice holman official publisher. Obvious pairing with this book include neal schustermans, downsiders. Slakes limbo is one of those books that has lived far longer than anyone could have rightfully expected. He finds existence in a new york subway where, for one hundred and twentyone days, he creates a home. Jul 18, 2019 slakes limbo is one of those books that has lived far longer than anyone could have rightfully expected. For 121 days, slake remains underground, living off the money he makes selling discarded newspapers and the kindness of the owner and waitress at a subway diner. Of course, downsiders is an outandout fantasy about living underground. He benefits both physically and emotionally from a number of strangers who demonstrate philanthropy. An ala best books for young adults an ala notable childrens book an ala best of the best. It could also be used in a text set with books such as slakes limbo.

Slakes limbo is a novel for young adults, first published in 1974 about a young adolescent boy, aremis slake, who runs away from home to live in the new york city subway tunnels of the irt lexington avenue line and stays for 121 days, earning a. Real mermaids dont hold their breath by helene boudreau as energetic and fresh as a salty sea breeze. This is the story about survival, and about a yearold misfit s attempts to find footing in a hostile and threatening world. On my honor comprehension questions and vocabulary guide. Felice holmans 1974 slakes limbo is called a juvenile novel.

Scrawl by mark shulman theres more to this bully than meets the eye. Slakes guardian an auntlike figure hits him and accuses him of lying and stealing. The pinballs reading packet and final project pinball, books for. Thirteenyearold aremis slake, a victim of life s hard knocks, goes underground but comes up stronger than ever. Nov 17, 2009 listen to slake s limbo audiobook by felice holman. An ala best books for young adults an ala notable childrens book an ala best of the best books for young adults the horn book fanfare list desperate. Written originally in 1974, the book chronicles new york at what could arguably be called its grittiest. The idea of people living underground you know, some call them mole people. His only friend has just been killed in an accident when aremis slake is chased into the subways by a gang of kids.

This book is rather unusual for a childrens book, as it has a fairly sad ending. Holman tells the story of aremis slake, an undersized, persecuted. The slightly true story of cedar b hartley martine murray. Slakes limbo, by felice holman, was one of the young adult books that made the biggest impression on me when i fell into that age group. At the end of the book are a glossary of spanish words. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. This is the story about survival, and about a yearold misfit s attempts. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Also includes sites with a short overview, synopsis, book report, or summary of felice holmans slakes limbo 121 days. Constant bullying at home and school drives him down into the subway where he lives for 121 days. This is a story about survival, and about a yearold misfits attempts to find footing in a hostile and threatening world. This is a story about survival, and about a yearold misfit s attempts to find footing in a hostile and threatening world. For 121 days, slake remains underground, living off the money he.