Last stop on Market Street
Plot Summary
After church, C.J and his Nana travel down Market Street together. He wonders aloud about why he doesn’t do or have the things that others do. C.J questions his Nana about everything and Nana calmly answers him with her positive, wise words. C.J did not understand his NaNa at first, but once they arrive at their last stop, a soup kitchen, everything came to light. C.J learns a valuable lesson during the last stop on Market Street, to be grateful for the little things in life.
Critical Analysis
This is a beautiful story that reminds young readers to look on the brighter side of every aspect of life and to appreciate what you have. The diversity and brightness to Christian Robinson’s modern illustrations bring the story to life! Readers will be able to explore city life on Market Street which is an authentic street in San Francisco. Young readers will see people from all walks of life. In addition, readers will be able to see what poverty looks like in the eyes of the young boy named C.J.The illustrations will show underprivileged people getting around in the city from a disabled man in a wheelchair to a man pushing a cart with his belongings in it. Readers will also notice the mode of transportation that people use in the city. Unfortunately, C.J. and his grandmother cannot afford a car, so they get around by walking and riding the bus. On their last stop on Market Street, the boy and his grandmother arrive at a soup kitchen to volunteer. A soup kitchen is a meal center where the poor can receive a hot meal. After reading this book, young readers will understand the true meaning of helping others that are less fortunate.
Review Excerpts
This quietly remarkable book will likely inspire questions of a sort less practical-minded than CJ's; it will also have some adult readers reaching for a tissue.--Horn Book Magazine
Robinson's exceptional artwork works with it to ensure that readers will fully understand CJ's journey toward appreciation of the vibrant, fascinating fabric of the city. Loosely defined patterns and gestures offer an immediate and raw quality to the Sasek-like illustrations. -- Kirkus Reviews
Connection
Last Stop on Market Street could be used to teach how the main character’s feelings changed from the beginning to the end of the story.
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