Juba was a black dancer who Charles Dickens wrote about after seeing him perform in New York. October 13th 2015 i feel like this book started out pretty strong but i got less invested toward the finish. Though his life is short, it is fascinating and I was surprised I hadn't heard of him before picking up this book, especially since he caught the attention of Charles Dickens and was even mentioned by Dickens in one of his books, "American Notes.". Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. It was, because unbeknownst to me, Myers wrote over ONE HUNDRED books for children and teens in his lifetime. In New York Times bestselling author Walter Dean Myers’s final novel, he delivers a gripping story based on the life of a real dancer known as “Master Juba,” who lived in the nineteenth century.This engaging historical novel follows the meteoric rise of an immensely talented young black dancer, William Henry Lane, who influenced today’s tap, jazz dance, and step. covers the adult life of the innovative dancer William Henry Lane and his short-lived fame. The author includes interactions with other real historical figures including Charles Dickens and does a great job giving insight into life in the Five Points Neighborhood in the mid 1800s. Hardcover – Illustrated, October 13, 2015, An Amazon Book with Buzz: "The Four Winds" by Kristin Hannah, Teen & Young Adult United States Colonial & Revolutionary Period Historical Fiction, Amistad; Illustrated edition (October 13, 2015). I never knew what direction this book was going to go next! Myers tells the story of William Henry Lane, a young black dancer credited with influencing today's tap, jazz, and step dancing. : A Novel. Book Description [Young Adult Fiction (Ages 12 - 17)] In New York Times bestselling author Walter Dean Myers's last novel, he delivers a gripping story based on the life of a real dancer known as Master Juba, who lived in the nineteenth century. Master Juba is just another entertainer, dancing in return for supper money, until he is brought to the attention of Charles Dickens, the great English novelist. : A Novel audiobook written by Walter Dean Myers. A fictionalized account of the life of the very real William Henry Lane, known in the dance world as Master Juba, this first person narration details the life of a free Black man in the t. Walter Dean Myers’ Juba was the perfect example of me buying and reading a book without reading more than three words of the synopsis, and then halfway through finding myself going “is this a YA read?”. It seemed a lightly-sketched fictional take on Juba's life. I listened to this as an audiobook. : A Novel is the last book that Myers wrote and for the most part it is a book that is a bit of a celebration – at least of dancing and of being passionate about something. Add to cart In New York Times bestselling author Walter Dean Myers’s final novel, he delivers a gripping story based on the life of a real dancer known as “Master Juba,” who lived in the nineteenth century.This engaging historical novel follows the meteoric rise of an immensely talented young black dancer, William Henry Lane, who influenced today’s tap, jazz dance, and step. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. Hardcover in Good condition. It would have helped to have some Kleenix handy. I think this would be a great read for kids ten and up and would open some interesting discussion. Juba! This engaging historical novel is based on the true story of the meteoric rise of an immensely talented young black dancer, William Henry Lane, who influenced today's tap, jazz, and step dancing. Historical images are provided throughout. It's heartbreaking to realize how the deep seated ideas of racial superiority have poisoned our world for hundreds of years. (Boz was a name du plume that Dickens sometimes used when writing articles for the papers.) [ I was not expecting the ending. In New York Times bestselling author Walter Dean Myers's last novel, he delivers a gripping story based on the life of a real dancer known as Master Juba, who lived in the nineteenth century. There wasn't the signature 'character connection' that I typically feel with Myers' characters a la. Very good historical fiction novel about William Henry Lane, better known as Master Juba or "Boz's Juba", set in the early 1800s. VERDICT This will have appeal to readers who are interested in the history of dance or the antebellum period of American history.—Kristin Anderson, Columbus Metropolitan Library System, OH, “Myers’ moving prose captures the dizzying speed with which the immensely talented Juba’s star eventually rises. : A Novel Myers, Walter Dean. 3.5 stars, like most books based on real events. By Walter Dean Myers, ISBN: 9780062112712, Hardcover. Myers includes interesting newspaper reviews and show flyers that make the events of the story easier to imagine. Juba is a talented dancer, and though he was born a free black man, he still lives in a slavery-riddled America. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Bulk books at wholesale prices. Learn more about the program. I listened to it on Playaway, and Brandon Gill's voice is a delight. Watching the other dancers in Five Points, and practicing when he can, he gets so good that he begins to call himself "Master Juba.". A fictionalized account of the life of the very real William Henry Lane, known in the dance world as Master Juba, this first person narration details the life of a free Black man in the time of slavery making Irish dance his own, while struggling in his 30 years of life to claim anything else for himself. Adequate novelization of the story of African-American dancer William Henry Lane (aka Master Juba) in the first half of the 1800's in New York City. Juba grew up a free black man in the Five Points neighborhood of New York City, and his dancing was influenced by the Irish style. Initially Juba seeks dance instruction from an Irish teacher named Margaret. This was interesting to read knowing that it is based on a real person in history. This is an interesting novelization of the life of William Henry Lane, (aka "Juba") who is a young African American dancer trying to make his way in New York City in the 1840s. In New York Times bestselling author Walter Dean Myers's last novel, he delivers a gripping story based on the life of a real dancer known as Master Juba, who lived in the nineteenth century.This engaging historical novel is based on the true story of the meteoric rise of an immensely talented young black dancer, William Henry Lane, who influenced today's tap, jazz, and step dancing. I gave up on this one. Welcome back. Dickens writes about Juba and his dancing in his book American Notes, and it is as "Boz's Juba" (Boz was Dickens's nom de plume) that Juba performs in England with the Pell Serenaders. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. View Map. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Sadly, this is Myer's last novel, as he passed away in 2014. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Please try your request again later. Here are a few of my favorite quotes. I would not call the prose the most intriguing, but the historical facts combined with contextualization would make this a great classroom read. If you've never read him before, Juba! This happened to a friend of his, and encouraged his staying on in England after his tour there ended. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. While much of Juba's story is pleasant, the dangers and difficulties of his life are very sad, especially in light of the current racial unrest in America. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Based on the life of Master Juba; includes historical note Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. The novel includes photographs, maps, and other images from Juba's time and an afterword from Walter Dean Myers's wife about the writing process of Juba! It was, because unbeknownst to me, Myers wrote over ONE HUNDRED books for children and teens in his lifetime. Engaging writing and a decent story if you're into overcoming adversary and "I just want to ~dance!~" stories. 17023 11th Ave NE , Arlington, WA 98223. This book, however, is poignant for more reasons than as Myers' last, however - and good for a younger reader as well, though the n* word is used, appropriately for the historical time period, a few times. Something we hope you'll especially enjoy: FBA items qualify for FREE Shipping and Amazon Prime. Peopled by both historical and fictional characters, the book tells the unusual story of a free black man in the 19th century with a gift and passion for dance. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. I myself found it a bit bland sometimes. BRAND NEW, Juba! around the 60%-70% point of this book, i fell asleep a few times and had to keep rewinding. This was the second book by Walter Dean Myers that I have listened to, but I didn't like this one as much as the other (Monster, I think it was). In New York Times bestselling author Walter Dean Myers's last novel, he delivers a gripping story based on the life of a real dancer known as Master Juba, who lived in the nineteenth century.This engaging historical novel is based on the true story of the meteoric rise of an immensely talented young black dancer, William Henry Lane, who influenced today's tap, jazz, and step dancing. Try Google Play Audiobooks today! Juba! He is an African American who wrote about exploited youth and injustice and in Juba, his last novel, he turns from his contemporary American city characters to base his story on his historical research of an African American dancer, Juba, who became famous as “Boz's Juba” after Charles Dickens saw him perform in New York in 1852 when Dickens was so impressed that. It should have been a pretty interesting story: a cool setting (Five Points NYC and London in the 1840s), the theatrical world, complex race relations. He was the recipient of the Margaret A. Edwards Award for lifetime achievement in writing for young adults, a three-time National Book Award Finalist, as well as the first-ever recipient of the Coretta Scott King-Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement. But what will Juba do when the Serenaders have to return to the United States? Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published This is a great historical read for young readers. In New York Times bestselling author Walter Dean Myers’s final novel, he delivers a gripping story based on the life of a real dancer known as “Master Juba,” who lived in the nineteenth century.. Hello, Sign in. COUPON: RENT Juba! In New York Times bestselling author Walter Dean Myers's last novel, he delivers a gripping story based on the life of a real dancer known as Master Juba, who lived in the nineteenth century.. Richer back matter would have enhanced the overall quality of the book. The novel includes photographs, maps, and other images from Juba's time and an afterword from Walter Dean Myers's wife about the writing process of Juba! A Novel 1st edition (9780062112736) and save up to 80% on textbook rentals and 90% on used textbooks. A beautiful and intimate portrayal of a short life, Juba, Myers’ last book before his death, is a gem. Interesting in that it's a fictionalized account of a real person. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. The writing was kind of plain, but it made for an easy read. Gr 6 Up—William Henry Lane, also known as Master Juba, was a famous dancer in America and England in the 1840s. is a great place to start. Myers includes interesting newspaper reviews and show flyers that make the events of the story easier to imagine. With meticulous and intensive research, Walter Dean Myers has brought to life Juba's story. What bus would she have taken to work?) There's a problem loading this menu right now. This novel, set in the mid-1800’s, is based on the true story of William Henry Lane, better known by his stage name, Juba. Get instant access to all your favorite books. Middle-grade or YA Historical fiction. But aside from piquing my interest on Dickens' book about America, I found it unremarkable. William Henry Lane is a teenager working odd jobs to make ends meet, but he really loves to dance. i enjoyed this!! After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. I also like how. : A Novel: Myers, Walter: Amazon.sg: Books. The novel includes photographs, maps, and other images from Juba's time and an afterword from Walter Dean Myers's wife about the writing process of Juba! by Amistad. This novel is based on a true story, the intricacies of Juba's meteoric rise as an explosive young black dancer brought to life by Walter Dean Myers through meticulous and intensive research. has been added to your Cart. It felt like a history lesson/Wikipedia p. I listened to this as an audiobook. Juba! He was the author of two Newbery Honor Books and six Coretta Scott King Awardees. I would not call the prose the most intriguing, but the historical facts combined with contextualization would make this a great classroom read. Prime. Read full description. . He lived and died in the 1800s, was passionate about dancing and was tremendously talented. ISBN : 0062112732; Bookseller: Better World Books ; Amistad. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Free Shipping & Price Match Guarantee In New York Times bestselling author Walter Dean Myers's last novel, he delivers a gripping story based on the life of a real dancer known as Master Juba, who lived in the nineteenth century. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. As dedicated readers already know, some of the best and most innovative stories on the shelves come from the constantly evolving realm of... To see what your friends thought of this book. Myers's final novel uses historical sources to piece together a picture of what his life might have been like. Published posthumously, Myers's final novel is based on the life of Master Juba, born William Henry Lane in Providence, R.I., around 1825, who became a highly successful performer. The novel includes photographs, maps, and other images from Juba's time and an afterword from Walter Dean Myers's wife about the writing process of Juba! Juba's constant desire to do nothing but dance, and the frustrations at the roadblocks in his way, felt as real to me as if they were happening to a friend. There are a bunch of wonderful novels out today steeped in historic events, this one being among the best. This is a book I would never have come across had I not been sent a copy by Harper360, and as soon as I received it I started reading as it sounded so different from anything I'd usually read. It is a sad story but Juba’s lo. September’s Most Anticipated Young Adult Books. An interesting true story of a dancer from New York - a free black man in a country where he could be grabbed off the street and sold into slavery. I have a feeling I was missing some things by listening to the audio as opposed to reading the book, although the audiobook narrator was entertaining to listen to. I just didn't connect with this one. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. It felt like a history lesson/Wikipedia page with dialogue thrown in and not much character development. This engaging historical novel is based on the true story of the meteoric rise of Either way, it's skimpy on the details, minus an excruciating blow by blow of a show that Juba puts together early on, and worse somehow how fails to make a connection to how much he influenced dance. Juba quickly finds that, in London, he's turning heads and taking the city by storm with his dancing skills and sense of rhythm. Somehow the entire book ended up feeling like exposition to me and by the end I was like, "That's it?" You work really hard to insert authentic details (what color dress would she have worn to the dance? Try. Did you enjoy this book? Walter Dean Myers, in his last book before his death, told the story of William Henry Lane (Juba's real name) using just a few resources: Dickens' writings, a smattering of newspaper articles and images, and Juba's death certificate. In New York Times bestselling author Walter Dean Myers's last novel, he delivers a gripping story based on the life of a real dancer known as Master Juba, who lived in the nineteenth century. Free Shipping. Please try again. A gripping historical novel, based on the life of dancer “Master Juba,” from New York Times bestselling author Walter Dean Myers. This engaging historical novel follows the meteoric rise of an immensely talented young black dancer, William Henry Lane, who influenced today’s tap, jazz dance, and step. I enjoy that he gives voice to a strong character who may be unknown to many, but who showed extraordinary talent and courage in the face of great ad. Thank you to Audiobooksync.com for giving this audio book away during their YA summer reading program. Very good historical fiction novel about William Henry Lane, better known as Master Juba or "Boz's Juba", set in the early 1800s. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. See details - Juba! New York City's Five Points district in 1846 is a volatile mixture of poor blacks and immigrants from Europe. Book Condition: new. With meticulous and intensive research, Walter Dean Myers has brought to life Juba's story. The novel includes photographs, maps, and other images from Juba's time and an afterword from Walter Dean Myers's wife about the writing process of Juba! An interesting true story of a dancer from New York - a free black man in a country where he could be grabbed off the street and sold into slavery. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Juba would later go on to travel to London to pursue his dream of having others see him dance. While performing in New York City, he was noticed by Charles Dickens who wrote about him in American Notes: What did he eat for lunch? $4.49. Account & Lists Account Returns & Orders. In New York Times bestselling author Walter Dean Myers’s final novel, he delivers a gripping story based on the life of a real dancer known as “Master Juba,” who lived in the nineteenth century.This engaging historical novel follows the meteoric rise of an immensely talented young black dancer, William Henry Lane, who influenced today’s tap, jazz dance, and step. Writing historical fiction is hard. It is a sad story but Juba’s love for dance and his determination to be happy make this a truly inspirational tale. All Hello, Sign in. Get it by Wednesday, Sep 23 from ; Toledo, Ohio • Good condition • 60 day returns - Free returns. Juba is a talented dancer, and though he was born a free black man, he still lives in a slavery-riddled America. Juba's claim to fame came because of his chance encounter with Charles Dickens, and the subsequent review in Dicken's American Notes. this was really because i had gotten like 5 hours asleep, but the entertainment quality at that point in the book was still a factor. A nice, short, historical-fiction read about the life of William Henry Lane, or Juba, a young African-American man who loved dance and wanted to practice it as an art form. Juba danced in England in the 1850's. Unfortunately, the author's choice to make this a first-person narrative makes some aspects of the exposition problematic. : A Novel Refresh and try again. This is an interesting novelization of the life of William Henry Lane, (aka "Juba") who is a young African American dancer trying to make his way in New York City in the 1840s. Account & Lists Account Returns & Orders. The novel includes photographs, maps, and other images from Juba's time and an afterword from Walter Dean Myers's wife about the writing process of Juba! Cart [Walter Dean Myers; Brandon Gill; Playaway Digital Audio. (Boz was a name du plume that … This book is a stark testament to what it is to be Black in this world. this was a quick audiobook read (~5 hours) and i finished it in one day because of a long car ride. Free black men and women are often captured in the North and sent down South as slaves. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, Teen & Young Adult United States Biographical Fiction, Teen & Young Adult United States Civil War Period Historical Fiction, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Get this from a library! Skip to main content.sg. You read shelves full of books, study documents, interview experts, ponder maps, photographs, and data. There was a problem loading your book clubs. I enjoy that he gives voice to a strong character who may be unknown to many, but who showed extraordinary talent and courage in the face of great adversity and racial struggle. England offers freedoms that Juba could only dream of in the States, and returning home may prove a dangerous decision. He is an African American who wrote about exploited youth and injustice and in Juba, his last novel, he turns from his contemporary American city characters to base his story on his historical research of an African American dancer, Juba, who became famous as “Boz's Juba” after Charles Dickens saw him perform in New York in 1852 when Dickens was so impressed that he wrote about him in his book American Notes. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. This novel, set in the mid-1800’s, is based on the true story of William Henry Lane, better known by his stage name, Juba. The author includes interactions with other real historical figures including Charles Dickens and does a great job giving insight into life in the Five Points Neighborhood in the mid 1800s. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, Or get 4-5 business-day shipping on this item for $5.99 Spanning continents and illustrating the turbulent antebellum era and sentiments, this is a great read for students studying race relations and the Civil War. His journey eventually takes him to England where he faces the highs and lows that many performers were accustomed to. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. This fame allowed Juba to tour England where he performed before Dickens again at Saddlers Wells Theatre and married Sarah the English wardrobe mistress and settled in England. Young readers may not understand what minstrel shows were, and the context of the narrative is inadequate to convey why Juba would have been adamant about staying away from this form but ultimately began to participate in it. I feel somewhat sad that this was Myers' last offering - not to say that it's bad, I just wish he'd had time for one more contemporary read. No monthly commitment. This engaging historical novel is based on the true story of the meteoric rise of an immensely talented young black dancer, William Henry Lane, who influenced today's tap, jazz, and step dancing. This happened to a friend of his, and encouraged his staying on in England after his tour there ended. Share - Juba! Narrated by Brandon Gill. This was a fun little historical fiction piece about a black dancer and his quest for stardom. 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