LitPick Review
Cashay, a novel by Margaret McMullan expresses that even though someone might live in the projects of Chicago, a child can try and make it through the hardships that face her. In the begging of the book, Cashays sister, Sashay is shot and killed while they are walking home from school. Cashays mother goes into a down ward tumble after the funeral, beginning to use drugs leaving Cashay to her own devices. Cashay begins loosing feeling for all other people. Because of this, Cashays teacher begins to worry about her and sends her to the school guidance teacher who sends her to an after school program at a Catholic Church. At this after school program, Cashay meets Alison, a stock broker and Cashay finally begins to make connections to another human. As Alison and Cashay, continue to make a connection, Cashays mom becomes pregnant but does to quit using drugs. What happens to Cashay as her mom hurts herself and her unborn child? Will Cashay continue to make connections with Alison? Read Cashay to find out.
Opinion:
Cashay is a very good book and many people should definitely read it. This book talks about some of the scariest things that could happen to a girl, she looses her best friend and sister. Her mother began to use drugs again while they are both mourning a death in the family. There isnt enough food or money for them to use. Then she meets a friend that helps her get out of her hardships. Also, the author uses great words that help you feel like youre right there in the book feeling what Cashay is feeling. She uses also uses improper grammar when Cashay and her family are speaking. In conclusion, Cashay is a very good book and should be read by many.
