Reviews "Unheard Voices" - Children of Plains Estates

Thought Provoking,Timely, December 27, 2007 By  Taylor Brown "Taylor" (Detroit, Michigan United States) - See all my reviews This prolific writer has stepped up her game in her new novel "Unheard Voices": Children of plains Estates. Ms. Milner continues the story lines of Children of Plains Estates while incorporating new characters into the equation. The reader is once again challenged to face their own stereotypes about class, religion, and gender. This writer's strength is that she is able to make you feel the pain and emotions of each character while bringing understanding to their plight. Her message is clear. Until we listen to the unheard voices our children cannot begin to heal. This is an exceptional piece of work by a relatively unknown author. Once again the cliff hanger leaves you waiting on her next book.

Great Book, March 25, 2007 "Children of Plains Estates A Kid's Review Ms. Milner came to our school in Florida and spoke to our class. I told her I never read and so she gave me a signed copy of her book. What I liked most is that the characters were real and she understands what really goes on in school. Most adults don't have a clue. I loved the book and hope she will come back when the next book comes out. Read her book. She really cares and takes the time to talk with you.She listened to everybody and gave away extra free copies.

 

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Entertaining, Realistic , Simple Yet Rivoting!, April 12, 2006 Reviewer: Janice Downs "Counselor II" (Valparaiso, In. USA) - See all my reviews    This author has touched on subject matter which children and families have faced for years that have been kept secret and underestimated as to psychological, emotional and physical impact.However she has shown an ability that helps young children relate and understand that their are positive and healthy alternatives to secrecy.I love how the issues that each character faces always promotes telling someone.It is nothing wrong with seeking counseling and disspelling the myth that what happens in the family stays in the family.This author demonstrated her ability to keep the material simple yet entertaining which keeps your attention in addition to keeping a roller coaster ride of emotions from anger, shame, happiness and relief. A must read!

wonderful reading, May 17, 2005 Reviewer: Gail Francis Vonwald - See all my reviews    Claudette Milner showed herself a wonderful writer in "The Children Of Plain Estates." Her collection of stories of the children of a housing development, their battles and victories dealt with many modern issues and I found the reading very entertaining. Von VonWald

Realistic and Provacative, May 16, 2005 Reviewer: Taylor Brown "the realest" (Charlotte, NC) - See all my reviews I read this book two times. This author is not afraid to confront real life issues. Ms. Milner forces the reader to confront his or her own stereotypes and prejudices. She takes you out of your comfort zone. There is no place to hide our own silent bigotries. Most importantly the writer explores all sides of the issue. This is a must read for children and adults. Children of Plains Estates educates and entertains. You will both laugh and cry. I highly recommend this book.

A Must Read for Adults and Juvenile Readers, January 7, 2004

Reviewer: Charlene Straughter from Detroit, Michigan United States

Children of Plains Estates is a multicultural book that focuses on issues concerning juvenile readers. It is entertaining but also educates children on issues of concern including AIDS, racism,child molestation,drugs,and peer pressure. This is a rare book that examines not only childhood relationships but how parents confront their own issues of prejudice and social problems. This book is a must read for children and their parents. There are no solutions presented by the author. The reader must draw his or her own conclusions based on their own values. I highly recommend this book.

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A reviewer, a teacher, February 6, 2004,
Simply Brilliant
Children of Plains Estates is unique in many ways. It does what no other book for juvenile readers dares to do. It confronts issues that society deals with on a daily basis and in simplistic language. The children in the book are from different cultural and class backgrounds. Their schools are different and their backgrounds but no family is protected from the harsh realities of life. This book is entertaining and educational. Ms. Milner deals with issues like domestic violence and child molestation in both a sensitive and compassionate way while offering an understanding of these great social ills. I recommend this book for children as well as parents. There are important messages in this book that we all need to learn.

The Sleeper of 2004, February 9, 2004

Reviewer: A reader from Mt. Airy , NC

Children of Plains is possibly the sleeper of 2004. As an educator my favorite character is Glen. Glen is in "the slow class". He has high placement scores but when his parents divorce, he begins to cut school and falls between the cracks. Ms. Milner shows all sides of the issue including Glen's fight to return to his regular class. Ms. Milner is to be commended for her ability to draw attention to issues in the school system that children face on a daily basis. This book should be read not only by parents and children but educators, ministers and mentors for children. It has valuable lessons we all need to learn and gives us an avenue to open a dialoge about racism, alcoholism, domestic violence and drugs in our school. I highly recommend this book