Summary: Onion John tells the story of a boy's struggle to choose between a friend and his family. Seen as different and therefore undesirable company, Andy struggles with his appreciation for an unorthodox friendship and his father's expectations.
Citation: Krumgold, J. (1959). Onion John. New York: Harper Collins Publishers.
My Thoughts: I wanted to enjoy Onion John, but I found the pacing of the book made it difficult for me to get lost in it. I do think it has an important exploration of the struggle between family expectations and the heart.
Reviews:
The story of a friendship between a 12-year-old boy and an immigrant handyman, almost wrecked by the good intentions of the townspeople. "One of the distinguished books of our time. . . . The writing has dignity and strength".--School Library Journal. 1960 Newbery Medal; ALA Notable Children's Books of 1940-1970.
Suggested Uses: Onion John is a good text to use to support character analysis. The characters of Andy, Onion John, and Andy's father lend themselves to deeper study through character studies in written form.
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