Pink and SaySummary: "Say Curtis describes his meeting with Pinkus Aylee, a black soldier during the Civil War and their capture of Southern Troops."
Strengths: Students can identify with the characters because of their young age, their dreams, and their friendship. I love the illustrations with beautiful strokes and lines. There is an excellent message of helping others and of history. I also like the connection that the author has with the story in the book.
Concerns: This book needs to be read to or by age appropriate students. There are many sad elements, including death and children having to carry a gun. There is also a religious element in the book, which some parents may not want their children learning.
Classroom Use/Other Concerns: This book is excellent for developing vocabulary, such as the word marauder. Teachers can include this book in lessons on the Civil War and slavery. This book is appropriate for ages 9 and up.
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