34 pages • 1 hour read
Jacqueline WoodsonMiracle's Boys
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1996A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Miracle's Boys by Jacqueline Woodson follows three brothers in a Puerto Rican neighborhood of New York City, grappling with the recent death of their mother, Milagros Bailey. Middle brother Charlie, freshly home from a juvenile detention center, confronts feelings of guilt and blame, while oldest brother Ty'ree struggles to keep the family together, and youngest brother Lafayette navigates the constant reminder of their family's grief. This book contains themes of gang violence.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Readers praise Jacqueline Woodson's Miracle's Boys for its captivating emotional depth and vivid character development. The story's focus on family bonds and resilience resonates strongly, though some find the pacing slow. Overall, it’s an evocative portrayal of brotherhood and survival amidst hardship.
Who Should Read Miracle's Boys?
Miracle's Boys by Jacqueline Woodson will captivate readers who appreciate heartfelt, coming-of-age stories centered on family dynamics and resilience. Fans of Sharon Draper's Out of My Mind or Walter Dean Myers' Monster will find similar themes of overcoming adversity and the power of love. Ideal for ages 12 and up, it blends emotional depth with compelling narration.
RecommendedReading Age
10-14yearsLexile Level
660LBook Details
Realistic Fiction
African American Literature
Relationships: Family
Life/Time: Coming of Age
Emotions/Behavior: Conflict