SEEING SUGAR

Author (last name first): 
Brinson, Cynthia L.

Publisher, Date of Publication: 
Viking Press/2003

Grade Level/ or Age Level: 
3-5

Classification:

Fiction

SEEING SUGAR is  a realistic chapter book most likely to appeal to older elementary aged girls. Kate is an easy going fourth grader whoses life undergoes radical changes when a rival (from her perspective) enters the classroom. Kate starts out hating Sugar Rose, but by the book's end, she understands that looks can be deceiving. A concluding author's note mentions a website (of photography) created by the author. Photography is a subtext running through this tale. It hits home strongly not ploddingly that perspective and point of view have much to do with how we view people as friends or foes.


Reviewer: Andrea Williams