Status
Available
Physical description
11.17 inches
Publication
Walker Childrens (2014), 48 pages
Description
An old man in India recalls how, when he was a young boy, he got his first taste of freedom as he and his brother joined the great Muhatma Gandhi on a march to the sea to make salt in defiance of British law.
User reviews
LibraryThing member danielleshorr
Grade 1-10
Biography
A Taste of Freedom was an extremely enjoyable yet informative book. My understanding of the situation between the British Raj, India, and Gandhi is much clearer after reading this. That is why this book could be useful with much older children and even young adults. The
Biography
A Taste of Freedom was an extremely enjoyable yet informative book. My understanding of the situation between the British Raj, India, and Gandhi is much clearer after reading this. That is why this book could be useful with much older children and even young adults. The
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illustrations are beautiful and there is a terrific epilogue packed with information describing events that happened after The Great Salt March. The story is told in the form of a flashback of an old man who joined in the salt march when he was a child. This style of telling gave the story feeling and emotion that probably would not have been present f told in an informational format. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone seeking information on the topic or looking for an inspiring story about the power of peace. The book is called A Taste of Freedom because one of the most important scenes is when the huge group of Gandhi's followers, including the boy, finally reach the beach where they planned the mine salt. The boy takes his first lick of salt, and it was like his first taste of freedom. One page 32 Kimmel writes, "I come away with a pebble of sea salt held tight in my fingers. It looks wet and slick. I put out my tongue and touch the very tip of it to the salt". I really like the amount of description and sensory details used to describe this moment, it allows the reader to notice the importance of what is happening. Overall wonderful book! Show Less
LibraryThing member lruano
An old man in India remembers when he was a child how he met an amazing man who changed everything in India. He clearly remembers Gandhi’s face from the first time he met him. The man remembers the speech Gandhi gave his speech on how they will win the British but without violence. Gandhi would
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be marching miles and miles to go to the beach and get the free salt they were meant to have to prove a point to the British. The little boy went on the Salt March with Gandhi. He was able to experience that long journey and see history being made. I love this story because it show the perspective of how the little boy saw everything Gandhi was doing. It also is an informative story on how Gandhi a peacemaker was able to make a difference in India without using violence. Gandhi made a difference in the world and left a mark in history. I also really like how in the back of the book they tell you what happened to Gandhi and where you can find additional information on it. Show Less
LibraryThing member Sullywriter
The Salt March of 1930 is told through the eyes of a fictional Indian boy who, now a great grandfather, reflects on how he was moved by Gandhi's words and actions to joins the protest against British rule of India. Kimmel depicts Gandhi as an enigmatic, almost deific figure. See also Gandhi: A
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March to the Sea by Alice McGinty. Show Less
Language
ISBN
080279467X / 9780802794673
Awards
CCBC Choices (2015)
The Best Children's Books of the Year (Nine to Twelve — 2015)