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Classroom Aid
It came to the point in the school year where my Gr. 3 students were looking out the window at the snow and talking about trips to Florida and Mexico and other wonder climates. I know and like Crabtree's backlist, so when I saw that there were new books about Jamaica, I jumped at the chance to transport my kids to a strange land. We found, of course, that Jamaica is not so strange afterall. This book is wonderful for highlighting the island's cultural quirks, and dimming the reader's impression that Jamaica is simply a place on the other end of a weekend travel package. If at times the book employs a bit of a fact barrage, it also displays the author's careful consideration for a beloved people. It reads as though Amber Wilson is someone who has been enamoured of the island her whole life, and is perhaps transmitting some of her personal experiences through her impeccable descriptions of its geography and the customs practiced therein. It is a formidable introduction to a under-explored culture, and it kept my entire class attentive for a week's worth of lessons! ... Read more

Product Description
Illustrated, with large pull-out map. A book intended for high school students, but quite informative and suitable for use by adults. ... Read more