Scoob and his G-Ma have some great, candid discussions about things that G-Ma has experienced and I think Scoob learned a lot about his family and himself over the course of the story. Yeah, as you can tell, there are definitely some serious issues tackled in this book. Later, thinking about it more, he even comes to fear that some of the hateful people from the diner may follow them with the intent to do them harm. Scoob doesn't like the feeling at all, it makes him so uncomfortable. Scoob begins to understand that more on a personal level when he and G-Ma are given nasty looks while they eat lunch at a remote diner.Īpparently, a white woman together with a black boy can still raise some eyebrows. Sure, he knows a bit about the Civil Rights Movement and the people involved, but he never really considered the real life implications for his own family.Īs an interracial couple in the 1960s, G-Ma and Grandpa faced a lot of hostility and discrimination when they were seen together in public. Scoob is initially surprised by the book. I think as a discussion point for adults, with children, it is an easily understandable way for children to begin to learn about the history of race relations in our country.
I thought this was a tremendously clever plot device to open up communication between the characters.
While I knew of the existence and the use of The Green Book, I have never read about it as part of a fictional story. The Green Book was used as a guide by black people in the United States initially, and then I believe in other countries around the world, seeking safe lodging and amenities during their travels. She tells him that she and his Grandpa had to use this book while traveling together in the 1960s. Once on the road, G-Ma gives Scoob a copy of a book called, The Green Book. It sort of seems G-Ma has a plan, the specifics of which are a mystery to Scoob, however.
He doesn't think much of it, just packs a bag and off they go. Now, as far as Dad is concerned, any fun plans he may have had planned for the extended school holiday have been cancelled.īut then, seemingly out of nowhere, G-Ma arrives in a legitimate house on wheels and tells Scoob they are going on a road trip. Particularly after Scoob got into a little trouble at school just prior to Spring Break. Truth be told, Scoob's Dad has been pretty tough on him lately. She seems to understand him when no one else does and knows exactly the right thing to say in any circumstance. G-Ma is an extra special lady, who Scoob loves spending time with. Clean Getaway follows 11-year old, Scoob, as he goes on an unexpected RV-adventure with his beloved Grandma, who he calls, G-Ma.
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