Being Clem
Being Clem
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2021
Book Brief
256
Novel • Fiction
Chicago, Illinois • 1940s
2021
Middle grade
8-12 years
Super Short Summary
Being Clem by Lesa Cline-Ransome follows Clem, a young person navigating life after a personal tragedy during World War II. The story delves into themes of identity, family, and resilience as Clem finds his path and voice amidst challenges and change.
Inspirational
Emotional
Heartwarming
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
365 ratings
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Review Roundup
Lesa Cline-Ransome's Being Clem offers a poignant historical narrative praised for its rich character development and emotional depth. The novel adeptly explores themes of family and resilience. Some critics note a slow pace, but the story's authenticity and educational value are widely appreciated, making it a touching conclusion to the trilogy.
Who Should Read Being Clem?
A reader who enjoys Being Clem by Lesa Cline-Ransome would be drawn to historical fiction exploring family, identity, and resilience. Fans of Jacqueline Woodson's Brown Girl Dreaming or Kimberly Brubaker Bradley's The War That Saved My Life would appreciate its rich historical context and emotional depth.
365 ratings
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256
Novel • Fiction
Chicago, Illinois • 1940s
2021
Middle grade
8-12 years
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