Project Mulberry.PROJECT MULBERRY mulberry, common name for the Moraceae, a family of deciduous or evergreen trees and shrubs, often climbing, mostly of pantropical distribution, and characterized by milky sap. Several genera bear edible fruit, e.g. . Linda Sue Park, 2005. Read by Mina Kim. 4 cds. 4.5 hrs. Listening Library. 0-307-24536-5. $38.00. Vinyl; plot, reader, author notes. J From the KLIATT starred review of the book, March 2004: "Seventh-graders Julia and Patrick decide to join an after-school club and work together on a project to be exhibited at the state fair. Julia's mother suggests raising silkworms, as her own grandmother did in Korea. Patrick is excited about this idea, but Julia worries that it's 'too Korean'; she wants to fit into her Midwestern town, not be different. Julia drags her feet, but Patrick's enthusiasm carries the day, especially when they locate a mulberry tree nearby, a source for the fresh mulberry leaves silkworms need to eat. The tree belongs to an elderly African American African American Multiculture A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa. See Race. man they befriend be·friend tr.v. be·friend·ed, be·friend·ing, be·friends To behave as a friend to. befriend Verb to become a friend to Verb 1. , though Julia suspects her mother harbors racist feelings toward black people. Gradually, Julia becomes more enthusiastic about the project ... Patrick struggles with a phobia phobia: see neurosis. phobia Extreme and irrational fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation. A phobia is classified as a type of anxiety disorder (a neurosis), since anxiety is its chief symptom. about worms.... In the end Project Mulberry is a success. Simple on the surface, this lively, engaging tale brings up many issues: friendship, racism, sibling relationships, and more ... A winning story, and an excellent choice for classroom discussions." Kim's light, girlish girl·ish adj. Characteristic of or befitting a girl: girlish charm. girl  ish·ly adv. voice is perfect for Julia Song as well her friends and family and she keeps her audience interested in what will happen next. The cover says "Read by Mina Kim with the author"; this means there are interludes between some chapters when Julia has conversations with the author Park. Park "plays" herself and talks to the character Julia, as Julia disputes and questions the author's development of plot. While it interferes with the story to a certain extent, it's certainly an interesting twist. Mary Purucker, Beverly Hills Beverly Hills, city (1990 pop. 31,971), Los Angeles co., S Calif., completely surrounded by the city of Los Angeles; inc. 1914. The largely residential city is home to many motion-picture and television personalities. PL, Beverly Hills, CA
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